Requirements: 12+ years of progressive experience in financial roles. Significant experience with oil and gas, logistics or Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) preferred. 5-10 years of management experience, including experience managing larger groups over a variety of functional areas.

Preferred Skills, Education & Experience: Special Consideration: CPA or Masters degree preferred. Overnight travel required within Texas and to Northeast USA. Overtime required around quarterly closing and special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and execute the Audit Plan for field operational audits.
2. Lead and develop the Internal Audit staff
3. Perform the necessary risk assessments of all field businesses in order to develop an annual Audit Plan for field operational audits.
4. Oversee and execute the Audit Plan for field operational audits.
5. Oversee and execute value-added consulting site visits in order to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of field businesses with respect to Company policy & procedures.
6. Maintenance of an internal control monitoring system to support management’s assertions required by Section 404 of SOX.
7. Develop, manage and execute the documentation and testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
8. Work with department heads in the documentation required by Section 404 focusing on processes, risk assessments, and internal controls over financial reporting.
9. Identify control gaps and work with process owners to document and monitor remediation plans.
10. Identify, recommend, and implement changes to the Company’s financial processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Serve as liaison between management and external auditors in connection with the Section 404 engagement to ensure requests are fulfilled in a timely manner.
12. Prepare communications and status reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
13. Keep abreast of new Sarbanes-Oxley and related developments and identify their potential impact on the Company.
14. Provide support, as needed, for ad hoc projects.
15. Travel requirement may be up to approximately 20%.

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Over the years, hiring managers have born witness to every hiring, interviewing, résumé, cover letter and negotiation mistake there is.

You know what these blunders are. We’ve told you several times. Yet you (and hundreds of other job seekers) continue to make common job search mistakes.

From those who see your mistakes over and over, here are 16 common job search mistakes to avoid — and some of them may surprise you.

1. You don’t keep your options open

“Candidates tend to think that if they interview for a job they will get an offer, so they do not apply and interview for multiple positions,” says Joanie Spain, director of public relations and career services, School of Advertising Art, a graphic design college. “They wait until one plays out completely, putting their job search on hold until knowing for sure they didn’t get the offer.”

“By having many more irons in the fire, you diversify the risk and disappointment that is inevitable when any single opportunity disappears,” adds Roy Cohen, author of “The Wall Street Professional’s Survival Guide: Success Secrets of a Career Coach.”

“You also present yourself as a more passionate and energetic candidate. You’re in the ‘zone’ — a point where you’re in the flow of information and ideas — and that makes you more valuable.”

2. You turn up your nose at job descriptions

“Entry-level candidates are reluctant to apply for a position unless the job sounds like their ‘dream job’ or they have all qualifications listed,” Spain says. “Rather than going on an interview to get more information, they base decisions about applying on the job description alone. They fail to see that all interview experience is good experience, or that, until there is an offer on the table, there is no decision to make.”

3. You haven’t perfected the thank-you note

“Don’t be too verbose with a thank-you note after an interview. Sending out a version of “War and Peace” can come across as desperate and needy for a job. However, sending a one or two sentence thank-you note comes across as flippant, not well thought-out and potentially shows indifference regarding the job to the employer,” says Mike Barefoot, senior account manager at Red Zone Resources, a recruitment firm. “We encourage candidates to keep them to four to eight sentences.”

4. You don’t check your references

“Always give out references that you’ve pre-screened. We sometimes see candidates give out references that were never checked with and the references feedback isn’t always kind,” Barefoot says. “Also, make sure they’re predominantly managers. An occasional colleague is okay, but contemporaries and friends really don’t carry that much weight in helping you land a position.”

5. You’ve got poor business acumen

“Managers are becoming more savvy and are taking candidates out to lunch for interviews. They want to see how you treat a restaurant staff and see the ‘real’ you. If you’re rude to them or don’t seem appreciative for their hard work to make your meal pleasurable, managers wonder how you’ll treat contemporaries you work with,” Barefoot says.

6. You have a messy briefcase

“A messy briefcase can imply the person is unorganized, messy and unprepared, and that their work will be less than optimal,” says Ronald Kaufman, author of “Anatomy of Success.” “Someone who is neat, clean, organized and prepared in all areas conveys they’re serious about getting a job and working.”

7. You discount temporary positions

“Many employers coming out of a recession want to hire on a temporary or temp- to perm- basis. We have already seen several contractors be offered permanent positions after they have proven themselves,” says Jeffrey Weinstock, Esq. president, Rhodes & Weinstock, a recruiting firm. “Not only will the temporary position pay some bills, think of it as an audition for a potential perm position, or at least a way to get a good reference for another position.”

8. You have a bad attitude

“Poor attitudes come through in telephone calls and in interviews. If you are not positive, why would a potential employer want to hire you?” asks Weinstock. “It may take some time, but by being positive, by doing all the right things, by seeing each position as an opportunity, it will happen.”

9. You include too much work history

“Many job seekers over 40 think that they have to take their work history back to their first job out of college,” says Cheryl E. Palmer, career coach and résumé writer. ” All that is needed is the last 10-15 years of your work history.”

10. You use your work email address on your résumé

“Some people do not regularly check their personal email, so they use their employers’ email instead,” Palmer says. “This sends a negative message to potential employers that the job seekers will not hesitate to use their equipment for personal use.”

11. You take “no” as a final answer

“No” usually only means “no” for that position, says Bruce Hurwitz, president and CEO, Hurwitz Strategic Staffing, LTD.

“If you are rejected for a job you should send a thank-you note, thank the employer for the opportunity, and wish them well. No one does that. When the next opening comes around, he’ll remember you,” says Hurwitz.

12. You lack tact

“Be determined without being pushy. Calling or emailing to ask about the status of your résumé or interview can be a double-edged sword,” says Rod Hughes, director of communications, Oxford Communications. “A tactful follow up can place you top of mind with the hiring manager, while incessant calling or emailing can push your résumé right off the table.”

13. You don’t search for yourself on the Internet

“Your would-be employer is probably going to look you up online, so you should know what is out there,” says Amanda O’Brien, vice president of marketing, Hall Web Services. “Clean up what you can, check your privacy settings on social networks and if it is something you can’t get down off the internet, you may want to consider talking to the company about it.”

14. You have a ‘death by bullets’ résumé

“Bullets are great but they need context. Keep them to one line, focused on a result and include a figure like a fact, percentage or number,” says Adriana Llames, author of “Career Sudoku: 9 Ways to Win the Job Search Game.” “Or, put the information in a short summary of the position.”

15. You’ve got a scattered strategy

“Looking for a job in any industry and with two or three résumés is going to get the same result as the strategy: scattered,” Llames says. “Job seekers with a clearly defined, focused and organized strategic approach to their job search end up with clear results — and a new job.”

16. You think it’s about you

It is not about you and your need for a job — it is about the prospective employer and their need to run a successful business and make money, says Lori B. Rassas, employment attorney and author of “Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing and Firing for Employers and Employees.”

“Many applicants mistakenly believe they will be an appealing candidate if they explain they will accept any type of job offer at any because they have been laid off, unemployed for an extended period of time, have children in college, or are having difficulty making the mortgage payments,” she says. “Even if all of those circumstances are true, candidates need to craft a different message, focusing on how they can benefit the employer by saving them money, streamlining processes, creating additional sources of revenue and bringing overall value to the company.”

Rachel Farrell researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues for CareerBuilder. Follow @Careerbuilder on Twitter.

These are top 10 HR interview questions and will help you in preparing for the interview. The key thing to remember when responding to interview questions is to keep your answers brief and to the point. If you are faced with a difficult question, make sure you stay calm, don’t get defensive, and take a moment to think about your response before you answer.

Remember, the responses below are only suggestions. Try to personalise your response as much as possible.

Tell me about yourself.

Answer: Identify some of your main attributes and memorise them. Describe your qualifications, career history and range of skills, emphasising those skills relevant to the job on offer.

What have your achievements been to date?

A. Select an achievement that is work-related and fairly recent. Identify the skills you used in the achievement and quantify the benefit it had to the company. For example, ‘my greatest achievement has been to design and implement a new sales ledger system, bringing it in ahead of time and improving our debtors’ position significantly, saving the company £50,000 a month in interest’.

Are you happy with your career-to-date?

A: This question is really about your self-esteem, confidence and career aspirations. The answer must be ‘yes’, followed by a brief explanation as to what it is about your career so far that’s made you happy. If you have hit a career plateau, or you feel you are moving too slowly, then you must qualify your answer.

Constantly talking isn’t necessarily communicating.- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Joel Barrish (Jim Carrey)

What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it?

A: The purpose of this question is to find out what your definition of difficult is and whether you can show a logical approach to problem solving. In order to show yourself in a positive light, select a difficult work situation which was not caused by you and which can be quickly explained in a few sentences. Explain how you defined the problem, what the options were, why you selected the one you did and what the outcome was. Always end on a positive note.

What do you like about your present job?

A: This is a straightforward question. All you have to do is make sure that your ‘likes’ correspond to the skills required for the job on offer. Be enthusiastic; describe your job as interesting and diverse but do not overdo it – after all, you are looking to leave.

What do you dislike about your present job?

A: Be cautious with this answer. Do not be too specific as you may draw attention to weaknesses that will leave you open to further problems. One approach is to choose a characteristic of your present company, such as its size or slow decision-making processes etc. Give your answer with the air of someone who takes problems and frustrations in your stride as part of the job.

What are your strengths?

A: This is one question that you know you are going to get so there is no excuse for being unprepared. Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four proficiencies e.g. your ability to learn quickly, determination to succeed, positive attitude, your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above so be prepared.

What is your greatest weakness?

A: Do not say you have none – this will lead to further problems. You have two options – use a professed weakness such as a lack of experience (not ability) on your part in an area that is not vital for the job. The second option is to describe a personal or professional weakness that could also be considered to be strength and the steps you have taken to combat it. An example would be: “I know my team think I’m too demanding at times – I tend to drive them pretty hard but I’m getting much better at using the carrot and not the stick”.

Why do you want to leave your current employer?

A: State how you are looking for a new challenge, more responsibility, experience and a change of environment. Do not be negative in your reasons for leaving. It is rarely appropriate to cite salary as your primary motivator.

Why have you applied for this particular job?

A: The employer is looking for evidence that the job suits you, fits in with your general aptitudes, coincides with your long-term goals and involves doing things you enjoy. Make sure you have a good understanding of the role and the organisation, and describe the attributes of the organisation that interest you most.

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Some job seekers have problems selling their skills. They list their basic duties, which most job seekers have in common. You can stand out in a job search by positioning those skills so they set you apart.

Think of how a salesperson sells a car. He doesn’t tout the fact that the car has four wheels, windows and functioning lights, because you’d expect that from every car. Instead, he sells the unique points of the car — design, safety, mileage — all of which make the car appealing to a potential buyer.

Job seekers need to do the same when selling their qualifications. Instead of saying you’ve used Microsoft Excel, tell the employer how you’ve solved problems or increased efficiency by creating a basic accounting process through Microsoft Excel.

Kyra Mancine, a professional copywriter with a career development background, says a list of job responsibilities is her biggest resume pet peeve. “The key is to take a simple job duty and expand it to match the [job posting] with quantitative evidence of accomplishments,” Mancine says. “It may take some thought and creativity, but it can be done for any job, no matter what the level. I don’t care if you’re a sanitation worker, CEO or seamstress; anyone can do this.”

By adding numbers, statistics and adjectives applicable to the posting, job seekers can set themselves apart from others who have submitted more generic resumes.

How to quantify accomplishments

To give an example, here’s a real job posting from a bank looking for a call-center representative:

Serves as first-line response for incoming customer calls.

Accurately and expediently answers inquiries from customers on all types of new and existing products and services, drawing on a detailed knowledge base of bank products, services, policies and procedures.

Sells and cross-sells bank products and services to new and existing customers who have contacted the bank by telephone.

Efficiently performs routine follow-up work and initiates requests for detailed follow-up work.

Relies on excellent verbal and written communication skills to fulfill customer requests and to ensure customer satisfaction.

If you’re applying for this job and all you’ve listed on your resume is that you answered phone calls in a call center, you probably won’t get an interview, Mancine says. Instead, she suggests rewriting your resume to match the bullets listed in the job posting, quantifying your successes. Mancine shares this example of how an applicant could restructure her resume to address the posting above:

Primary call-center contact for a high volume of customer service inquiries, ranging from orders to returns.

Successfully handled hundreds of incoming consumer calls daily from across the country.

Received recognition for product upsells, resulting in a 5 percent increase in weekly sales.

Tapped into strong base of product knowledge on thousands of product stock-keeping units, quickly and courteously relaying product information to existing and new customers.

Consistently acknowledged for speed, accuracy to details and follow-through on catalog requests, Web order processing, batches and data entry.

Committed to going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction, resulting in being named Employee of the Month for June 2011.

Here’s another test that can help determine if you’ve listed qualifications or just duties: Look at each bullet point on your resume and ask yourself, “So what?” If you’re not impressed, why would a recruiter be?

Don’t neglect the cover letter

“Cover letters are most often left out or even sent as generic notes with resumes says Tiffani Murray, a ressume writer and career coach. She says that the cover letter is a great place to sell your personality and breathe life into your application.

“If a job posting specifically asks for a cover letter, this is a great opportunity to match up your skills and experiences with the requirements of the job,” Murray says. “Make sure to detail how you can perform the tasks of the job you are applying for, but also add to the company, team or overall business with your knowledge and success in similar roles.”

Justin Thompson is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog,

The Work Buzz. He researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

Last Updated: 27/03/2012 – 2:27 PM

Job description

This position will lead and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver top-quality tax services to our clients. Specific responsibilities include:

Review and/or prepare federal and state returns for exempt organizations.

Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client affairs.

Assist clients with challenging tax compliance issues.

Prepare internal memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for distribution to clients.

Train staff, review and evaluate their work.

Manage multiple clients, budgets and production goals.

Experience and Attributtes

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

CPA Certification required.

3+ years prior experience in public accounting tax experience.

Significant supervisory experience (2 years plus).

Experience preparing individual, business, and exempt organization tax returns.

Strong accounting and analytical skills.

Strong computer capability: proficiency in Tax software, Excel, Word, and Adobe.

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Detail oriented & ability to multi-task.

Key Words: Tax, manager, CPA, federal tax, state tax

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Diane Delgado LeMaire |　Area Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 |713-490-6003 | dcd@fittsroberts.com|

• Accounting Degree
• Excel
• Prepare financial entries and analyze account information
• Maintain accounting controls
• Reconciles accounting discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports
• Assist with month end close

dcd@fittsroberts.com

The Accounting Supervisor will work closely with 4-5 senior/staff accountants to perform and supervise all day to day accounting functions, manage the monthly close process and provide assistance to the Controller in preparing consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
The supervisor should ideally have in-depth knowledge of Great Plains accounting software and Management Reporter to perform day to day functions, implement additional GP modules and leverage GP applications for continuous improvement in accounting and reporting processes. The supervisor will also help in special projects and managing the annual audit process.

Key Position Requirements
Strong monthly reporting, consolidated financial statement preparation knowledge.
Candidate should be a team player with experience in supervising and training staff accountants.
Experience in corporate accounting department for 5-7 years is a must.
Accounting Degree, CPA a plus

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Position Summary:

• Prepare and review state and federal income tax returns for S corporations, partnerships, private foundations, benefit plans, trusts, and individuals.　
• Prepare and review information returns, quarterly tax depletion/depreciation and income estimates, unaudited financial statements, and tax return workpapers with complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Research various state and federal income and franchise tax issues, communicate with tax authorities.
• Analyze capital expenditures for tangible/ intangible characteristics and expense versus capitalization issues.

 Qualifications

• Minimum of BBA in Accounting with CPA.
• Masters in Tax or Professional Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience with public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic tax accounting and principles, partnership and S corporation taxation, state income/franchise tax required.
• Knowledge and experience in oil & gas a plus
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and tax return software (Ultratax a plus).

 dcd@fittsroberts.com

Running daily reports from our collections system in order to create invoices and reports to send to clients

• · Recording and reconciling A/R and following up with clients on discrepancies
• · Recording wires sent to clients
• · Bank reconciliations (approx. 40 bank accounts)
• · Working with other staff accountants and accounting clerk to ensure all transactions are properly recorded
• · Assisting with other monthly close items and financial reporting
• · Special projects as needed

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