Looking for 3 to 4 year Auditor – 10% travel – 40 to 45 hour work week!

 Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Senior Internal Auditor may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing internal audit scope.
  • Performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
  • Assisting Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
  • Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas.
  • Providing input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
  • Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
  • Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
  • Directing and reviewing the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
  • Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
  • Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

 

Experienced Required:

2+ years of private industry experience and/or public accounting with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas

Travel – less than 10%

 

************There are two openings***************

Assistant Controller – Southeast Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

• Ensuring that all accounting transactions are properly booked and reported.
• Ensuring that accounting books are closed in a timely and accurate manner each month, quarter and year.
• Overseeing inventory, accounts receivable, refund, and sales & use tax areas.
• Participating in the financial statement audit process by preparing lead schedules, responding to issues and data requests arising during the course of the audit and assisting the Corporate Controller in the coordination of the activities of the external auditors.
• Documenting current accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Creating, documenting, implementing and maintaining additional controls and procedures as necessary to ensure an effective control environment.
• Assisting with process improvement initiatives in the Accounting/Finance area.
• Reviewing monthly results and investigates and explains fluctuations and variances from budget.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management financial reports
• Reporting findings, problems and recommendations to management the overall financial performance and financial trends.
• Coordinating, directing, providing feedback and managing the efforts of subordinates.
• Delegating work assignments, setting expectations and matching and monitoring the responsibility to the person.
• Performing formal, written review for all subordinates, at least once/year and coaching and disciplining as needed.
• Coordinating the preparation of federal, state and local income tax returns with the CPA firm.
• Managing all purchase accounting projects in accordance with GAAP for acquisitions and mergers.
• Completing other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management.

• Accounting degree, CPA a strong plus.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of industry experience, or combination of 3-5 years of industry plus public accounting experience plus 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Multi-location retail experience a strong plus.
• Extensive experience with one or more general ledger systems, including control and maintenance experience
• Extensive experience with month-end closing processes at either a supervisory or management level.
• Experience with G/L design and conversion projects a strong plus.
• Knowledge and experience with one or more fixed asset systems.
• Experience with integrating mergers and acquisitions a strong plus.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Senior Accountant – South / Southeast Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Monthly close duties include:

Preparation of various Journal Entries including recurring entries, analysis of data, assisting sub-systems in posting, and all related reporting.

Full close cycle and ownership of full set of financial statements

Balance Sheet account reconciliation and analysis

Work closely with the controller to initiate and develop process improvements

Maintain and Monitor the general ledger

Provide more efficient process to improve speed of monthly close

Assist with the development of budgets including the development of supporting documentation and justification

Assist in forecasting

Preparing tax reports (Sales, Property, and Federal–helpful)

Maintain Fixed Assets

Prepare Year-end Audit schedules

Active participate in quarterly inventories

Provide leadership for the accounting department and subordinates

Monitoring the workflow of the accounting department personnel 

Job Requirements:

Degree in Accounting (CPA plus)

Min 4 years experience

Previous work experience handling multiple projects with changing priorities in a fast past environment

Dead-Line Driven –Work overtime to ensure deadlines are met

Professional Fortitude; Open to Challenging, Complex Environment

Commitment, Goal Oriented, Customer Service Oriented, Integrity

Ability to clearly convey issues and problems to management, and further escalate those matters as necessary to ensure that they are understood and resolved

Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills necessary

Must maintain highly sensitive and confidential information

Must demonstrate ability to work independently, multi-task and possess strong organizational skills

Demonstrates flexibility, openness, respect and sensitivity in dealing with others

Be able to work in a plant environment

Strong Excel and ERP skills

Strong results oriented attitude

Director of Corporate Accounting – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

responsibilities are focused around the quarterly and annual accounting consolidation and related reporting  including SEC filings of form 10Q and 10K.  Tasks also include project work related to the corporate accounting function.  The position requires broad knowledge of accounting operations and codification guidance, office and software technology, and cross functional team leadership and participation

Sales & Use Tax Manager – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

• Supervising staff of tax accountants
• Maintaining and reconciling sales and use tax payable G/L accounts
• Updating and maintaining sales tax in GERS system
• Ensuring all Federal and State returns, estimated payments and extensions are filed and paid timely
• Compiling exemption documentation
• Resolving accounting issues related to taxes
• Responding to field requests for guidance on sales questions at the point of sales
• Responding to federal/state/county/city taxation, licensing, and registration correspondence
• Maintaining and renews all state/county/city licensing and registration for company locations
• Maintaining all corporate entity registrations in multiple states
• Managing state sales and tax audits
• Aiding in process development, improvement, and documentation in the general ledger accounting work group
• Assisting with request from auditors and tax advisors
• Filing annual reports
• Researching tax laws, questions, and rates
• Completing other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• 8+ years accounting and analysis experience

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Sales & Use Tax Senior – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

The primary responsibility for the Sales & Use Tax Senior Accountant is to perform general ledger accounting functions related to sales taxes in a timely and consistent manner.

• Maintaining and reconciling sales and use tax payable G/L accounts
• Updating and maintaining sales tax in GERS system
• Ensuring all Federal and State returns, estimated payments and extensions are filed and paid timely
• Compiling exemption documentation
• Resolving accounting issues related to taxes
• Responding to field requests for guidance on sales questions at the point of sales
• Responding to federal/state/county/city taxation, licensing, and registration correspondence
• Maintaining and renewing all state/county/city licensing and registration for company locations
• Maintaining all corporate entity registrations in multiple states
• Managing state sales and tax audits
• Aiding in process development, improvement, and documentation in the general ledger accounting work group
• Assisting with request from auditors and tax advisors
• Filing annual reports
• Researching tax laws, questions, and rates
• Completing other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management

Experience and knowledge we’d like to see…
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years accounting and analysis experience
• 3+ years of multi-location experience, preferred
• General Ledger Accounting

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Inventory Accounting Manager – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

  • At least 5 years relevant business related work experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent years of related work experience required.  Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
  • Computer -strong Excel, Word, and Accounting software experience  
  • Excellent interpersonal communications, analytical, and networking skills
  • The ability to perform a variety of complicated tasks relying on experience, judgment, and research plan and accomplish goals
  • Motivational conduct and attitude for specific team, Accounting Department and Academy overall
  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
  • Assists Controller, Director of Operational Accounting, and Assistant Controller with aspects of managing the general ledger components of the department and achieving Financial Accounting objectives.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a staff of staff accountants and clerks in the general ledger, cash and store accounting teams.
  •  Hires, trains, coordinates, supervises, reviews and terminates accounting personnel involved in the preparation of detailed accounting entries and transactions in the General Ledger teams
  •  Maintains personnel files for general ledger, cash and store accounting and clerk teams.
  • Evaluates needs for analysis and explanations of trends, then develops and publishes reliable and timely reports from the various systems, and especially PeopleSoft Financials, to inform operational management, as applicable.
  • Identifies and coordinates implementation of processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company, department and general ledger, cash and store teams.
  • Responsible for the completion and maintenance of team related records.
  • Responsible for the reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts in coordination with Tax and A/P teams.
  • Coordinates providing and review of analysis and explanations for unusual items in general ledger accounts, and resolves / corrects those items independently as needed.
  • Maintains and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort and atmosphere by accomplishing related results as needed.
  •  Express a wide degree of creativity and responsibility.
  • Assists in daily, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc processing and problem solving of general ledger, cash and store related accounting issues.
  • Responsible for Internal and external reporting, including preparing Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements; preparation of reporting for management, special and ad hoc reports; and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable
  • Ensures appropriate controls exist and are completed to assure the integrity of reported results
  • Prepares and/or reviews and/or maintains the appropriate ledgers, ledger entries and reconciliations.
  •  Provides analysis of financial data
  •  Assists with the budget process, including actual vs budget and actual vs actual variance analysis.
  • Responsible for integrity of results reported and confidentiality thereof.
  •  Keeps abreast of current developments in accounting and the retail industry for financial impact; researches authoritative literature for proper treatment of accounting topics.
 
 
 
 

Credit Analyst / Banking – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Position Summary:

The Credit Compliance Specialist will provide services including, monitoring of customer receivable aging, loan covenants, and maintaining credit files.

Essential Job Function/Responsibility:

 

  • Interact closely with Loan Officers and their assistants regarding compliance requirements.
  • Review Accounts Receivable Aging for compliance to the Loan Agreements.
  • Calculate Borrowing Base availability in accordance with the Loan Agreement.
  • Detailed and accurate data entry into an Excel spreadsheet or other appropriate software packages
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications/Education/Experience:

 

  • AA or BA Degree in Finance or Business Administration
  • Combination of equivalent education and experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills in order to effectively interact and work with all levels of employees. 
  • Must have a high level of knowledge in Excel.                               
  • Must have an in depth knowledge of assets, especially Accounts Receivable.           
  • Must be able to multi-task. 
  • Must take ownership and responsibility for work product

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Expatriate Tax Senior – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job description

  • Manage the global tax equalization process, including hypothetical tax calculations and interpretation of policy
  • Manage the global compensation collection process for all expatriates to ensure correct tax and social security reporting
  • Manage the internal tax reporting processes
  • New home/host combinations and new territories – establish compliance set up
  • Review of compliance set up for international assignments in established locations
  • Working with corporate tax and other internal stakeholders to limit any negative corporate tax/financial consequences in expatriate arrangements
  • Vendor management – global framework agreement
  • Service provider contact
  • Managing US expatriate compliance to ensure timely filing
  • Compensation reporting
  • Policy development, advisory
  • Tax settlement collections

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • 5 + years experience in US expatriate tax issues
  • 4 year college degree
  • Preferred:
  • North American/global expatriate tax experience
  • CPA

Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

 

The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a general ledger capacity and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.   Strong communications skills and a drive to exceed expectation will be characteristics possessed by the successful candidate.  They will need to have strong Excel skills as well as have worked with an automated ledger application such as Microsoft Dynamics.  Experience with Hyperion Essbase is a plus for this position but not required.

Job Function:

  • Responsible for the mentoring and development of assigned staff in the completion of financial statement review, analysis, account reconciliation, initial and corrective journal entries.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of staff’s assigned tasks.
  • Review completed tasks of assigned staff for accuracy and completeness.  Incorrect or incomplete tasks are to be returned with explanation of deficiency. Documentation of completion of the task and review is to be maintained. 
  • Participate in strategic planning sessions to develop and monitor processes and procedures ensuring timely detection of errors and accuracy of information released.
  • Identify, propose and implement process and or procedure changes to gain efficiencies, strengthen controls, or improve quality of information provided by the department.
  • An assessment of assigned staff member’s areas of opportunity should be completed on a monthly basis and a strategy developed to address those areas. 

 

  • Assign locations to be reviewed in detail during the monthly close process.
  • Supervise staff completion and review of detail location reviews for the monthly close.
  • Review staff journal entries and approve for posting.
  • Prepare reports on the status of account reconciliations identifying proposed adjustments and processing errors.
  • Supervise the completion of and review the following account reconciliations as completed by staff – Inventory, Sales Tax, Prior Owner, Manual Accounts Payable, Manual Accounts Receivable and others.
  • Review inventory reconciliation of physical count to ledger.

Banking / Financial Services Accounting Manager – San Antonio – dcd@fittsroberts.com

 Working under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, the Accounting Manager directs and coordinates the daily activities of the financial accounting staff. Coordinates the preparation of budgets and financial statements, records revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities and prepares various reports for Board of Directors, Executive Management and regulatory agencies.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Demonstrates our core values – Caring, Innovative, Honest, Fair and Dedicated – while providing enthusiastic, professional and courteous service to members and employees.
  2. Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the Financial Accounting staff including, but not limited to, cash reconciliations, general ledger activity, fixed assets, debt service, revenue recognition and expenses, etc. Resolves complex accounting issues and trains/develops individual staff members to assume additional responsibility and to resolve ever more complex financial issues.
  3. Recommends enhancements to departmental processes, procedures and systems that improve efficiency while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
  4. Prepares and conducts performance appraisals of Financial Accounting employees and actively engages with Senior Management and Human Resources to ensure timely resolution of employee related matters.  Recommends and/or conducts continuing education and training that meets departmental needs and objectives.
  5. Researches and addresses new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability and impact to the credit union. Develops recommendations for implementation (as applicable) and effectively communicates these to Senior Management. Recommends and coordinates any changes to data systems to ensure compliance.
  6. Coordinates the efficient execution of the monthly financial close process for the credit union, its acquisitions and its wholly-owned subsidiary Responsible for preparing audited financial statements and coordinating annual audit.
  7. Participates in the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual budgets/forecasts. Analyzes and reviews budgets and expenditures for accuracy and reasonableness.
  8. Supervises preparation and submission of required regulatory reports and ensures timely review by Senior Management.
  9. Prepares consolidated financial reports for Executive Management and Board of Directors.

10. Coordinates preparation of annual report, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and other financial data.

11. Compiles and analyzes financial data necessary to prepare entries into general ledger accounts. Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

12. Prepares and/or oversees preparation of ad hoc financial analysis requested by Finance & Accounting executive management, or that requested by other credit union departments and approved by Vice President Finance & Accounting and/or CFO.

13. Actively supports the merger and acquisition process. 

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

 Requires Bachelor degree in Accounting, CPA preferred.

Requires a strong technical and operational knowledge of various software applications, including Microsoft Excel/Word.

A minimum of five years experience in public accounting or financial institution accounting and three years of supervisory experience.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Calling all Senior Auditors / Supervisors ready for that Audit Manager role!!!!!

Are you ready for a leadership role? Our client just promoted their last Audit Manager to a Division Controller position and is looking to replace that role with a motivated Senior Auditor or Audit Supervisor.  

Responsibilities include management of audit seniors and staff, periodic site audits (internal controls-SOX and operational), corporate department audits, monitoring compliance with company policies, provide value by identifying opportunities to improve processes and profitability, M&A due diligence, and special projects.
 

Travel for this position will vary but is expected to be 40% on average, and is expected to be domestic U.S. travel. Candidates must possess solid technical accounting knowledge and experience with SOX, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. Experience with IT controls and fraud investigations are a plus. An accounting or finance degree is required. Internal audit or public accounting experience required.  Candidates pursuing or holding a CPA or CIA certification is required.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 |713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Tired of the daily grind of accounting?

Tired of the daily grind of accounting? 

Q:  Have you been successful in public accounting, but feel like there must be a more personally and financially rewarding career choice?

A:  Well, there is….Recruiting!

Many of our top Executive Recruiters were once in Audit, but grew tired of the daily grind and wanted the opportunity to have unlimited earnings potential.  If you have thought about making a move out of public accounting, yet you want to ensure that your experience and contacts are utilized, this may be the right opportunity for you!  . 

Overview:

  • Recruit accounting and finance professionals for specific positions through internet recruiting, networking, and direct sourcing calls.
  • Interview accounting and finance professionals to determine skill set and career goals.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to assess career opportunities, represent appropriate candidates, and manage the interview/offer process.
  • Develop relationships with hiring managers to assist with all accounting and finance staffing needs.

 Profile & Personality desired

  • Bachelors degree
  • 1 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance and a track record of success.
  • Experience in public accounting is preferred.
  • A-type personality
  • Motivated, driven, self-confident, & willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for your clients and candidates
  • Willing to put in the time to build your business
  • Highly effective communicator
  • Personable
  • Good sense of humor!

About CFS

Creative Financial Staffing is the largest privately-held national accounting and finance staffing company in the country. We have a network of over 40 office locations throughout the US and the Caribbean.  We are the only search/staffing organization partnered with CPA firms in each of our markets.  This offers our employees, clients, and candidates unique benefits and opportunities.

We offer excellent earnings potential, bonus incentives, sales incentive trips to tropical locations, outstanding benefits, a world-class training program, and unlimited career growth opportunities.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your resume in confidence to Diane Delgado: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Two Senior Internal Audit Roles (10% Travel) Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

 Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Senior Internal Auditor may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing internal audit scope.
  • Performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
  • Assisting Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
  • Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas.
  • Providing input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
  • Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
  • Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
  • Directing and reviewing the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
  • Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
  • Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

 

Experienced Required:

2+ years of private industry experience and/or public accounting with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas

Travel – less than 10%

 

************There are two openings***************

2 Internal Audit Roles – LESS than 10% travel – 60 to 65k – Houston

Do you really love Audit, but would prefer not to be a road warrior? Our client is centrally located in Houston and growing tremendously.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Financial, IT and Operational Audits

Develop Audit Scope

Perform internal audits and prepare reports

Identify and evaluate risk areas

Travel 10 %

Qualifications:

BBA Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA a huge plus

3 years of internal audit or public accounting experience

Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com 

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

 

Revenue Accountant Role 80 to 90K – Pittsburgh – Relo Package

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

  • Verify gas, oil, and water volumes and fuel usage and allocate to all properties accordingly.
  • Process all revenue transactions in the Production Accounting System (PAS) and oversee the distribution of checks and statements to working interest owners and royalty owners on a monthly basis.
  • Work closely with the Land Department on new well set-up and Division of Interest (DOI) maintenance. Also, handle all check cancellations, escrow release and reconciliation, and DOI amendments.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal departments (Gas Marketing, Operations, Land and Finance) and external stakeholders (Landowners and JV Partners).
  • Prepare General Ledger reconciliations and journal vouchers for assigned accounts on a monthly basis and adhere to internal controls and SOX compliance in all activities.
  • Complete and submit regulatory reports and severance tax filings as required by government agencies and assist with annual reserve reporting.
  • Perform variance trending and support Operations in review of property results vs. estimates and budget.
  • Demonstrate the Corporate Values: Safety, Honest Communication, Results, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Safety and Passion.

Qualifications:

  • Business degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 7 years of E&P revenue accounting experience is required
  • Experience with multiple products (gas, NGL and oil) is preferred 
  • Experience with SAP would be beneficial
  • Proven analytical, problem solving and time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to interact effectively with different areas of the organization (a team player)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and lookups)

Candidate Profile:  

  • Enjoy working within a deadline-driven environment and have the ability to handle many challenging issues
  • Set priorities and respond positively to demanding situations.

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Staff Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

My client is a large, publicly-traded international company in the engineering and construction industry.  Their efforts are carried out across the world, onshore, offshore, and from the air.  They primarily focus on the oil and gas industry, construction industry, mining sector and governments.

Company offers: 

  • Predicted doubling in size in 3-5 years, excellent growth opportunity
  • High visibility – the work produced in this role goes directly to the CFO
  • Excellent benefits and competitive pay

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 3-5 years (Month End close, GL work, Journal Entries, Reconciliations)
  • Experience with Accounts Receivable (Consolidating, Explanations)
  • Strongly prefers Engineering and Construction experience, or mid-large company experience ($200M+)
  • Willingness to take ownership of the role, good communications skills, team player

3 Staff Accountant Roles – 50 to 60K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide general accounting support for assigned companies and field accounting operations.

DUTIES:

Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts for assigned companies.

Prepare and review monthly journal vouchers for posting to General Ledger.
Review inter-company balances and correct out-of-balance situations.

Clear edits during month end close on a timely basis.
Compile and disseminate monthly Budvar Reports for review.

Prepare schedules for the financial reporting group as assigned.

Perform Balance Sheet and Income Statement review for assigned cost centers and companies.

Complete special projects as assigned on a timely basis.

Adhere to the month end close checklist to ensure all month end procedures are fully completed under the strict time schedule and to document such review on the checklist.

Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

Maintain sufficient supporting documentation for all journal vouchers, income statement budget variance reports, MD&A and any other documents to support decision making.

Maintain continuous compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley Obtain an understanding of company structures and organizational relationship of companies within regions and assigned companies.

Prepare bank reconciliation of Houston controlled accounts.

Prepare audit schedules as directed.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

March 2011 Newsletter for Accounting Professsionals

I am sure you are eager to hear what is going on in Houston. January started off with a “BANG” while February slowed down considerably . The good news though is March is off to a great start! My analysis is that most of our clients here at CFS are either upgrading current talent or replacing positions vacated by previous employees who found more opportunistic roles. We have also observed many of our clients taking their time to finalize hiring decisions, so expect the interview process to take longer than before. Currently, hiring managers are remaining conservative with their offers. This is due to their impression of an overabundance of “A Class” candidates seeking new roles. So for now, expect there to not be a significant increase in salary offers or sign-on bonuses. The good news however is that all of us here at CFS are feeling the shift in the market activity and everyone is excited for that.

Local Statistics:

******According to the Census the Houston – Sugar Land – Baytown area gained over 1.23 million residents in the past 10 years*****

Here is a link to the The Economy at a Glance from the Greater Houston Partnership that talks about the census results: http://wp.me/puDjI-am

  • National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 8.9% / 8.3%
  • Price of Oil:  $101.00 (last year $76)
  • Oil Rig Count: 1711 (last year 1267)
  • Industries hiring: Exploration & Production, Manufacturing, Service Companies, Large Commercial Construction companies
  • Positions in demand: 2 to 8 year Accountants, Financial Analysts, SEC Reporting, Auditors, Controllers
  • Industries not hiring or flat: Homebuilding, Small Construction companies
Local Searches

  • 4 Full Time Consultants (combination Audit and Industry Background, CPA) 60 to 110K
  • IT Auditor- Greenway
  • SEC Reporting Manager – West Houston – 85 to 95K
  • Audit Manager – Galleria – Looking for Seniors ready for the next step – 80 to 85K
  • Cost Accounting Manager – 85K – North Houston
  • Senior Internal Auditor – Greenway – 65 to 75K
  • Staff Accountant – Southwest  55K
  • Staff Internal Audit – West Houston – 55 to 65K
  • Financial Reporting Analyst – DT – E&P, 65 to 85K
  • CFO – 125K – Portfolio Co. 20 million – PE – Must have public accounting in background
  • Assistant Controller  West Houston – 110 to 135K
  • Jr. Financial Analyst – Corporate – Northwest Houston, 55 to 65K 
  • CFO / VP Finance – Private Equity – 125K plus 25K bonus
  • Revenue Accountant (Onshore) – North Houston – 48 to 54K
  • Director of Finance – Southeast Houston – 135K
  • Fixed Asset Accoutant- 60K – Southeast Houston
  • Payroll Accountant – 55K – North Houston
  • Controller – Standard Cost Background – 25 million – 90 to 95K – Northwest Houston

National Searches

  • Senior Accountant 60 to 75K – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Sr. Royalty Audit Manager, 125K plus, Los Angeles, CA
  • Nonprofit Tax Manager/Senior Manager, 125K plus Los Angeles, CA
  • Global Finance ERP Manager – 175K plus – Northbrook, IL
  • Director of International Tax, Pittsburgh, PA 85 to 125K