Our client is a rapidly growing leading O&G construction company located in The Woodlands. They have offices in 5 states and are licensed in over 25 states.

They are seeking a Cost Accountant with 2-5 years of job cost experience in a construction or project-based setting.

Why work here?

• Opportunity for advancement
• Discretionary Bonus
• Family-friendly environment
• Growing company
• Great boss/mentor

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of job cost accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• MS Office experience

Our client is a leading manufacturer who has been in business for over 45 years. They are a global producer of composites, textiles and other fabrication materials. They have locations in the US, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. They are located near the Intercontinental airport on the North side of Houston.

They are seeking a Cost Accountant with 2-5 years of standard cost experience in an inventory setting.

Why work here?

• Discretionary Bonus
• International Exposure
• Educational Assistance
• Great Benefits (401K vests immediately)

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of standard cost accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• MS Office experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare journal entries, schedules and reports
• Maintain G/L accounts associated with inventory and reconcile inventory sub-systems for multiple plants to general ledger
• Perform inventory reserve analysis and prepare journal entries
• Perform overhead allocation journal entries and analysis
• Prepare freight revenue and expense accruals and related journal entries
• Prepare PPV/Revaluation bleed journal entries and account reconciliations
• Work with operations to ensure production orders are closed timely and accurately
• Maintain standard cost system of manufactured products
• Thorough understanding of company’s standard costing system
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances and related activities
• Develop metrics and analyze operating expenses to ensure proper classification
• Perform flux analysis for gross profit accounts
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and annual budget.
• Assist in periodic physical inventories at multiple locations
• Prepare and maintain documentations for policies, processes and procedures

Looking for 6 months to 2 years total accounting experience.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger to include preparation of journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation and support manager with month end close.
• Prepare and present financial data to management for review.
• Research and analyze financial information necessary to support internal and external audit activity.
• Create and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual inventory reports for multiple branch locations.
• Manage inventory discrepancies and inventory adjustments.
• Create monthly lead schedules of inventory activity.
• Research and reconcile inventory related accounts monthly.
• Ensure compliance with all system SOX controls.
• Foreign currency translation.

Qualifications (Required):

• Accounting Degree
• Understanding of consolidations, fixed assets and inventory accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete projects timely and accurately.
• Must be detail oriented with strong accounting and spreadsheet skills.

Galleria & Greenway Plaza:

• Non-Profit CFO – must have 5 years of leadership and nonprofit!
• AP Supervisor – must have Oracle
• Property Management Senor Accountant / Accounting Manager – must have prop mgt experience
• Assistant Controller – must have Hyperion & Manufacturing
• Accounting Manager – must have Hyperion & Manufacturing
• Audit Manager – Public Accounting – Partner track
• Senior Internal Auditor – Management Rotation Program! Big 4 a MUST
• Staff Accountant – Healthcare – Big 4 or Regional CPA Firm exp.
• Senior Auditor – 10% travel – Oil & Gas
• Corporate Accounting Supervisor – CPA, public & industry
• Senior IT Auditor – Oil & Gas
• Cost Accountant – Manufacturing / Inventory
• Treasury Analyst – Need Big 4 to qualify
• Treasury Analyst – CTP a MUST

Pearland

• AP Specialist – Must have SAP

Downtown:

• Accounting Manager – Family Office
• Project Manager – Must have PMP
• Senior Consolidations Accountant
• Staff Internal Auditor – low travel – Oil & Gas
• Financial Reporting Analyst, CPA required – Oil & Gas
• Crude Oil Accountant

West & Southwest:

• Accounting Analyst – Big 4 CPA required
• Senior Accountant – Must have Great Plains
• Controller – Must have Great Plains
• Accounting Analyst – Non Profit
• FERC Accountant
• Accounting Manager, CPA – big 4 or large regional firm auditor

North & Northwest Houston:

• Corporate Accountant – Oil & Gas – Audit or GL experience (max 3 years)
• Assistant Division Controller – Must have CPA or in Process. Max 4 years total experince
• Senior Accountant – GL Accounting & Analysis
• Job Cost Accountant – Degree required – Construction
• GL / Cost Accountant – Manufacturing required
• Staff Auditor – Must have SOX
• Senior Auditor – Must have SOX
• Purchasing Coordinator – Construction background needed
• Financial Reporting Manger, CPA – Big 4 required
• Senior Internal Auditor – 10% travel
• Senior Internal Auditor – 20% travel – must have CPA
• Senior IT Auditor – max 2 to 4 years of total experience, certification a plus

San Antonio:

• Controller – Private Equity Backed Manufacturing Company (details on blog)
• Controller – Manufacturing experience required (details on blog)

Diane Delgado LeMaire

Senior Managing Director, Executive Search & Branch Manager

dlemaire@cfstaffing.com

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Overview: 

Privately held manufacturing division of a global company. The role is open due to a retirement. The company offers a laid back atmosphere, great work life balance and benefits.

Responsibilities Staff Accountant Financial Reporting

Weekly Plant Production Report- weekly profit and loss statement of plant operations along with reports for production values, finished goods inventory, sales backlog, orders received

Monthly review of general ledger accruals and expenses relating to sundries, raw materials usage and inventory, labor costs for temporary workers, agent accruals and payments for commissions due, resin royalty accruals and payments, assist in the preparation of the financial reports submitted to management

Cost analysis of raw materials, customer accounts and other general ledger accounts as required

Daily Customer invoicing, credit memos, adjustments processed. Daily shipments report

Processing of customer receipts

Review of customer account balances for account standing – collections, e. credit holds and coordination of filing a claim on payment bond with commercial department. Monthly aging report of account balances

Maintain new and current customer accounts, i.e. contact info, current billing addresses, W-9 info

Maintaining of standard costs for inventory (price book). Compiling the list of materials in SAP and adjusting the inventory values based on budgeted raw materials costs, budgeted plant cost, overhead and depreciation

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Position Summary:
The Corporate Controller shall oversee and direct the Accounting Department in the analysis, preparation, and reporting of company financial data, while maintaining a system of accounting records, and a set of controls designed to mitigate risk, and to enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.

The Controller is responsible for the management of the payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable departments and for assisting the Executive Leadership in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the overall financial functions of the organization.
Essential Functions of the Position:
As a key member of the Tactical Management Team, the Corporate Controller will report to the Vice President of Business and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company.
Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long‐term strategic financial objectives.
Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
Prepare and present financial statements on a monthly basis.
Coordinate with Project Engineering in maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the organization.
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs, strategies, and regulatory actions.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with Senior Executives as to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.
Provide Executive Management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation, and reporting to the Company.
Provide recommendation to strategically enhance financial performance and business
opportunities.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
Demonstrated success in overseeing all aspects of financial planning and management, to include (without limitation): forecasting, general accounting principles, modeling, reporting, operational efficiency, AP/AR, analysis, budget development and control, and resource planning.
Establish short and long‐term goals; measure and report on organizational performance
against such goals.
Monitor, create, and optimize cash position for current and future growth.
Establish and take ownership of processes, procedures, metrics, and systems to monitor
financial performance, budget adherence, forecasting, and profitability targets. Analyze and report on variances.
Direct and manage key processes including financial management, cost reporting and analysis,net revenue modeling, operating and strategic planning, annual operating and capital budgeting, decision support, and business analysis.
Determines functional team needs, customizes approach, demonstrates how accounting fits,and responds appropriately.
Sets priorities, establishes objectives and milestones, and schedules activities effectively.
Supervise and coach other finance team members with the objective of accurate, timely, and proper financial reporting and controls.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education:
a. B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
2. Experience:
a. At least 10 years of general accounting work experience in which at least 5 were in a
supervisory or management role.
b. Minimum of six months experience in the construction industry desired.
3. Skills:
a. Must have excellent organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.
b. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of supervisors and employees.
c. Ability to work independently and in team.
4. Knowledge/Abilities:
a. PC proficiency is essential (Windows applications) and strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, is preferred and related construction programs such as; Sage, Master Builder, Timberline, etc.