JIB Supervisor, Houston, Texas

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Position Summary:

  • Provide supervision to numerous positions within the Joint Interest Accounting department; each position having its own diverse work responsibility levels.
  • Responsible for final review and approval on documents, projects and processes that generate within the department.
  • Execute the posting of vouchers and general ledger processes to ultimately achieve the completion of the JIB monthly close.
  • Provide training and guidance for all departmental employees.
  • Perform review and analysis of departmental processes and projects.
  • Responsible for employee evaluations.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required. 
  • CPA or active COPAS involvement is a plus.
  • 8-12 years of diverse oil and gas accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
  • Must have a working knowledge of Joint Operating Agreements and the COPAS accounting procedures, guidelines, and interpretations.
  • Must have a well rounded knowledge of material transfers, AFE’s, capital and expense items, and joint interest processing.
  • Knowledge of Excalibur accounting system, Microsoft applications, and production accounting systems preferred.

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director of Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | *: dcd@fittsroberts.com  |

Houston September Openings – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Controller (very decentralized organization)

Bookkeeper – Public Accounting

Quality Assurance – Electronics Manufacturing

Electrical Chief Engineer –

MLP Tax Accountant

Sales Manager – Must Electrical Engineering Background

Payroll / Benefits Manager (Union Experience)

HR Manager (Generalist with Union Experience)

Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

HOUSTON UPDATE from University of Houston Institute for Regional Forecasting

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HOUSTON UPDATE

http://www.uh.edu/irf/

August 24, 2010
Houston Economy Slows After Initial Rebound

There is now ample evidence that the Houston economy has slowed down significantly after a very strong rebound in the 4th quarter of last year. That quarter the Houston economy gained on a seasonally adjusted basis approximately 10,000 jobs, which had it continued would have produced over a 1.5% annual increase in local employment. Unfortunately, those gains came to an abrupt halt in January. In fact, July’s seasonally adjusted employment (the last reported by the Texas Workforce Commission) is approximately the same as January’s. This change in fortunes has nothing to do with the “big news stories” of this past spring – Continental’s merger, the BP spill, or potential bad news for the Johnson Space Center. Basically, it reflects the reality that most of us recognize, namely that the U.S. recovery is losing steam. Virtually all sectors of the local economy are losing momentum, though the starting month of the slowdown does seem to vary sector by sector. Right now is not a time to be comparing year-over-year employment numbers because July and August were at the bottom of an incredible slide in employment during the spring and early summer of 2009. Virtually all improvements in the year-over-year numbers came last fall and early winter. Right now Houston seems stuck in neutral.

Internal Auditor – Houston, Texas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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BASIC FUNCTION:           

Auditors are responsible for conducting periodic engagements to review and assess various Company locations and business processes.

DUTIES:               

IA is charged with ensuring the following Department objectives:            

  • Compliance with established Company policies and procedures,
  • Adequate and appropriate application of accounting and operating controls,
  • Accountability and safeguarding of assets,
  • Compliance of general business practices with applicable government laws and regulations,
  • Integrity and security of the Company’s data systems and,
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of business processes.

 

The Auditor will conduct the activities described below in support of the above Department objectives.

The work of Auditors is generally organized into review engagements of locations and business processes.  These engagements generally consist of three phases 1) Planning, 2) Fieldwork, and 3) Reporting.  The role of the Auditor in each of these phases is described below.

Planning: The Auditor is responsible for completing various aspects related to planning for the engagement.  The Engagement Manager will assign the areas that the Auditor will be responsible for completing.  In general, Auditors must be capable of completing the following items.   

  • Generating and analyzing data from Company software and databases related to the entity being reviewed.     
  • Conducting interviews with various Company personnel relevant to the area the Auditor is reviewing.  
  • Use data gathered and interviews conducted to prepare a written report that will need to be presented to the Engagement Manager and will be incorporated into a formal planning document.            
  • Performing any steps of the review engagement that may be conducted prior to the beginning of fieldwork.

 

Fieldwork:  The Auditor is responsible for performing various portions of the review as assigned by the Engagement Manager.           

  • Review engagements generally have a written work program that outlines the steps and areas to be reviewed by the Auditor.  Auditors should ensure that these programs are completed in a timely and thorough manner.       
  • Completion of the work program will entail working closely with the client to gather, discuss, and analyze relevant information to the area under review.  
  • Document with work papers the steps performed in the workprogram.  Work papers must be of sufficient quality to be reviewed by external auditors.     
  • Preparation of memorandum to management regarding issues identified during the course of the review.         
  • Review and thoroughly discuss issue memorandum with the client and Engagement Manager. 
  • Participate in closing meeting with the client and other team members.               

               

Reporting: 

All Reporting is carried out by the Engagement Manager.     

Other: 

Participate in projects to identify processes in need of improvement, and facilitate and participate in improving these processes.          II

This may involve work with personnel from other departments as a team to:

  • Map current business processes
  • Measure business processes through various metrics and identify gaps
  • Analyze metrics and gaps for improvement opportunities
  • Present improvement methods to Senior Management
  • Participate in redesign of business processes     

 

The Auditor may participate in other projects not specifically identified above in support of the department’s role of insuring a strong internal control environment, and maintaining effective and efficient business processes.        

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four years professional experience is preferred. Preference for two to three years of external or internal auditing exposure to clients engaged in business lines similar to those of the Company.
Exposure to an international environment and the travel associated with a multi-national Company is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

CERTIFICATION: CPA, CIA, or CA certification is preferred for personnel with an accounting or finance background.

TRAVEL: The ability to travel up to 40% of the time internationally to often challenging venues is a must.

WRITING: Must be capable of writing and presenting information to the Company’s Senior Management.

INGENUITY: Incumbent must be capable of working with

Payroll & Benefits Manager – Houston, Texas

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Summary

Under general direction, the Payroll & Benefits Manager supervises the centralized corporate payroll and benefits department. The incumbent is responsible for directing the activities of all payroll/benefits staff, developing and monitoring all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s payroll/benefits processing objectives, including relationships with internal and external auditors and state and federal agencies. The majority of the employee’s time is spent on planning, coordinating and managing the functions of the payroll & benefits department. Principally responsible for all compliance matters, including but not limited to ERISA, IRS regulations and other legislative rules that impact payroll and benefit matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Is responsible for managing the organization’s Weekly and BI-weekly multi-state payroll for approximately 5000 union and non-union employees.
  • Administers monthly financial reports.
  • Processes payments for a 401(k) plan.
  • Processes payment for all authorized employee deductions.
  • Maintains federal and state reports to include payment of required taxes and processing of W2’s
  • Is responsible for the development, deployment and maintenance of payroll procedures and processes.
  • Manages overhead allocations and payroll account distributions.
  • Provides direction to the Information System Department on maintenance and enhancements to the Payroll and HR software.
  • Manages Union agreement rules, as applicable.
  • Oversees processing of all documents necessary for implementation of various benefits programs and maintenance of such records as required for compliance with ERISA, COBRA, and other applicable regulations.
  • Prepares and submits timely reports required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies; coordinates and prepares various reports related to benefits programs for in-house, insurance and regulatory purposes.
  • Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, objectives, short- and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
  • Assists supervisor in developing annual benefits budgets.
  • May represent the Company at various community and/or business meetings; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of payroll, benefits, tax and government legislation, socioeconomic trends, and court decisions related to areas of responsibility.  Informs supervisor of developments and trends that presently or potentially impact areas of responsibility.
  • Assists supervisor in managing the evaluation, planning, and administration of the Company’s various health, welfare, and retirement programs; assesses effectiveness of programs in meeting overall strategic objectives, and oversees the development and implementation of changes and improvements to benefits programs, as appropriate.
  • Directs, oversees, and quality controls the development of benefits proposals, negotiation with insurance carriers and external contractors, and administration of contracts or other agreements involving employee benefits.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

 

Job Requirements 

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.  Technical knowledge required includes computer literacy in Microsoft applications; extensive use of spreadsheets required.

  • Considerable knowledge of payroll administration, including federal and state regulations.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles underlying State and local laws and regulations pertaining to County government. 
  • Knowledge of ADP EV4 or higher a must.
  • Must have experience processing payroll for a multi-state employer.
  • Must have experience working with a unionized company.

 

EDUCATION and/or PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred. Six years of related experience, plus two years of supervisory experience.

Staff Accountant – Northwest Houston – 45 to 50K

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Our client, a service related company, is growing and looking to add a staff accountant to their team!  The company has been in business for over 50 years and offices a family oriented work environment with ability to grow!!!!! We are looking for General Accountant with solid Excel & MS Access skills. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Complete bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations
  • Assist in the generation of monthly accrual and allocation entries.
  • Assist with Internal and External audit requests
  • Assist with Month End Close
  • Provide other ad hoc analysis as may be required by management.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.

    •  Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

     
       

    Controller (Financial Services) Houston, Texas

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    Our client, a financial services firm, is looking to add a Controller to their organization. The company annual sales are approximately 120 million and they are planning to grow by acquisition in the next few years. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is a key member of the organization and financial management team for a company with over 1000 employees. The ideal candidate should have a background including a combination of Public Accounting and Industry experience. The main objective for the Controller will be to take charge of a Systems Implementation, Financial Reporting and managing the existing Accounting Department.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    •Preparation of monthly financial statements

    •Manage accounting staff

    •Assist in preparation for annual audit

    •Establish and maintain the financial reporting process

    •Manage annual budget coordination and operating plan

    •Facilitate implementation and improvement of management reporting practices

    •Improve existing internal controls throughout the organization

     
    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Article: Two New Job Search Frustrations

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    Article: Two New Job Search Frustrations
     
     

    By Kevin Donlin, President of Guerrilla Job Search International, Inc. and co-creator of the new“Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0.”

    This week, I’ll address two common job-search frustrations found in the hundreds of emails I’ve received this year from people across America

    Do either of these apply to you?

    Frustration #1: There just aren’t enough jobs out there to apply for.

    Solution: Let’s analyze this one …

    When I speak to job hunters, in seminars, by phone, or via email, I ask the same question: “How are you looking for jobs?” Almost invariably, the answer is: “I look online or in the paper.”

    So the actual frustration here is this: There aren’t enough advertised jobs to apply for.

    Now. If you look only for advertised openings, as most job seekers do, you set yourself up for the sort of frustration most job seekers face.

    You’re like a penguin, scrambling with 5,000 other penguins for a handful of fish scattered on the tip of an iceberg. (Visualize that.)

    Pssst! If you dive below the exposed (advertised) part of that iceberg, you’ll find … fish (jobs). Plenty of them. And almost no competition.

    In fact, for every job posted online or in the newspaper, I’ll bet there are at least four other openings NOT advertised.

    Should you ignore advertised job postings altogether? No. Should you spend most of your time chasing them? No.

    Spend no more than 20% of your day on posted job openings. Spend the remainder — fully 80% of your time — making contact with people at your target employers.

    In other words, networking.

    But ordinary networking will likely get you … ordinary results. And how are ordinary job hunters doing these days?

    So, analyze your networking efforts to date.

    Ask yourself three questions:

    1. What have I said to or done for people in my network that has led to interviews?

    Examples: Being useful to others by sending them news, information, leads, etc. to help them do their jobs. Do more of this.

    2.What have I said or done that has NOT produced job leads?

    Examples: A 30-second “elevator pitch” that seems to fall flat, or conversations with personal (as opposed to professional) contacts. Change or stop doing this.

    3.What will you do to meet your goals by this time next week? You must set specific, measurable goals in networking — and all your job-search efforts.

    Example: There are 40 people in your professional network and you want to add 20 more this month, resulting in four job interviews. When you break it down, that’s one person added to your network per weekday and one interview per week. Measure your progress weekly, correct as necessary, and you will reach your goals. But you can’t improve what you don’t measure, so start measuring today.

    Frustration #2: After job interviews, I get no email, call or letter from employers. What am I doing wrong?

    Solution: This has two parts: Stop waiting for employers to contact you. And find out what, if anything, you’re doing wrong in interviews.

    First, ALWAYS take the initiative on follow-up. At the end of every interview, ask when the employer expects to make a decision. Tell them you will follow up by phone, giving a specific day and time. Then … call on that day, precisely at that time.

    Congratulations. You’ve proven that you’re detail-oriented and organized — two traits every employer wants. If you get voicemail when you call, state that you’re calling as promised and that you will write, call, fax, or drop by (pick one) to follow up after this contact. Repeat as necessary.

    Second, when it comes to interviewing, you can never be too good. Think of a major league baseball player analyzing his swing. He hits off a tee and with a batting practice pitcher. He videotapes his swing and watches it in slow motion. He works with a coach, etc.

    Why all this work? If he can’t hit, he won’t play — and he won’t get paid.

    Right now, if you don’t make a “hit” with employers in interviews, you won’t get paid either. So practice and analyze how you interview — video and/or audiotape yourself, review your answers, work with a coach (if necessary), and keep improving until you get hired.

    Now, go out and make your own luck.

    Kevin Donlin is contributing co-author of “Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0.”. Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. To

    Spanish Speaking AP Manager – Houston, Texas

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    Manage the day to day activities of the accounts payable team, up to 5 direct reports.

    • Responsible for vendor and internal inquiries.
    • Perform Payment Runs for multiple entities.
    • Perform in compliance with internal control and SOX requirements.
    • Responsibility over reconciliation of sub ledgers to GL.
    • Perform Cash forecasting
    • Special projects as assigned
    • Associates or Bachelors degree in finance or accounting preferred.
      
	
    • Minimum 4 years accounts payable experience in a multinational company required.
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    • Minimum 2 years of management experience required.
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    • Proven experience with accounts payable processing for remote locations. 
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    • Spanish is a must
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    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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   | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com /| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor, Audit Manager for Local CPA FIRM

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    Job Description

    Our client is seeking energetic and creative professionals to join their dynamic team. This local CPA firm offers work like balance, paid overtime and a great opportunity for advancement!

    Job Description:
    In this audit staff position you will work primarily in clients’ offices supervising the work of other auditors and performing audit procedures and preparing audit workpapers. You will have responsibility for audit planning under a risk based model, evaluating internal controls, preparing financial statements, testing compliance with government contracts, and handling special assignments.

    • Senior Audit candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting and be a certified public accountant (or pursuing). Senior auditors must have three or more years of audit experience
    • Audit Supervisors / Managers must have at least six years of previous experience in financial statement audits
    • Previous experience in non profit audit and accounting is also a plus.

    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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    Responsibilities:

    • Monthly accounting for limited partnerships and properties owned by the LP’s
      • Responsible for the monthly close
      • Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial statement package, including financials and variance analysis
    • SEC financial reporting for two limited partnerships
      • Prepare consolidated financial statements- Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and Shareholder’s Equity
      • Actively participate in audit with external auditors
      • Prepare supporting schedules for the 10-Q and 10-K
      • Assist in the preparation of footnotes and MD&A
    • Assist property accountants and accounting clerks in resolving open issues
    • Assist in the annual budgeting process
    • Perform special finance projects as necessary

     

    Customer/ Co-worker Relations responsibilities include:

    • Maintain excellent relations with co-workers within the same department and other departments in the company
    • Provide Financial Reporting Manager with timely information of special developments, workload, concerns or problems encountered

     

    Personal Attributes:

    • Quick-thinking, responsive, decision-maker
    • Goal-driven with a results orientation
    • Leadership style which fosters respect, trust and confidence
    • Collaborative, team-player with outstanding interpersonal skills
    • Analytical
    • Strong business and finance acumen

     

    Education/ Requirements:

    • CPA preferred
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in public or corporate accounting, Big 4 firm experience is strongly preferred

     

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    August – Houston Accounting Openings – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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    1. Temp to Hire Revenue Accountant ($30/hour)
    2. Revenue Staff Accountant (North)
    3. Revenue Senior Accountant(North)
    4. Revenue Staff Accountant (Downtown)
    5. IT Auditor (Downtown)
    6. Portuguese / Spanish GL Accountant
    7. GL / Intercompany Accountant (West Houston) – Big 4 Background
    8. assistant Controller (West Houston) – Combination Big 4 And Industry
    9. AP Supervisor (West Houston) – 4 year degree
    10. Small Company Controller (West Houston) – Letter of Credit Required
    11. Entry Level Cash / Banking Accountant
    12. Treasury Manager (North Houston)
    13. Internal Auditor (30 to 40% Travel)
    14. AP Accountant (249/ Beltway)
    15. Cost Accountant (1 to 3 years North Houston)
    16. GL Accountant (Southeast Houston)
    17. JIB Accountant (Downtown)
    18. Sales & Use Tax Accountant (North Houston)
    19. International Tax Planning Director (Downtown)
    20. Tax Manager (Short Track to Partnership)
    21. Audit Senior, Supervisors & Managers needed for local CPA Firm
    22. Senior Tax Accountant CPA Firm Consolidated Corporate Returns (Downtown)
    23. Controller with Financial Services Background

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Revenue Accountant – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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    Position Summary:

    • Accounting for onshore oil and gas revenues for various Midcontinent and Rocky Mountain states.
    • Reconciling various G/L accounts including sales, royalties payable, cash receipts, accounts receivable, tax liability and tax expense accounts.
    • Analyzing monthly trends and variances.

     

    Qualifications

    • Accounting degree preferred.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
    • Experience with oil and gas accounting systems.  Citation currently uses a recent version of Excalibur (EDGE).
    • Knowledge of oil and gas accounting practices is a plus.
    • Ability to work well in an interactive office environment.
    • Strong proactive analytical skills.
    • Professional work ethic and cooperative attitude.

     

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Cash Manager, Houston, 80 to 90K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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    POSITION DESCRIPTION

    Responsible for the direction and management of the organization’s treasury activities. This position will be responsible for cash operations; short-term investments, and will have responsibility for developing and implementing various treasury processes and controls.  The Treasury Manager will report to the Director of Finance.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    ? Allocates cash balances, maintains investment records and prepares incoming and outgoing forecasts.
    ? Monitor cash position daily and work with A/P department to manage weekly payments to suppliers.
    ? Procurement, custody, and investment of funds and other assets.
    ? Manage weekly cash forecasting, investments, and flow of funds to maximize interest and minimize currency conversion costs.
    ? Work closely with Finance department to create and monitor annual, quarterly, and monthly cash flow forecasts as part of financial planning cycle.
    ? Ensure corporate banking structure is best suited to meet the Company’s operating and tax needs.
    ? Manage and enhance existing banking relationships, develop new relationships/resources as needed.
    ? Working closely with A/R and Business Development to manage risk in relation to credit evaluations of customers.
    ? Research and recommend new Treasury products and services.
    ? Administer and support roll-out of all banking and Treasury operations.
    ? Support the administration of Letters of Credit / Bonds.
    ? Monitor and ensure compliance with financial covenants.
    ? Develop appropriate efficiency measures and metrics to be reported to senior management on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
    ? Establish and ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
    ? Administer Surety relationships and bonding processes.
    ? Manage bonding needs and all reporting requirements.
    ? Foreign Exchange
    ? Prepare detailed management reports on a monthly/quarterly basis for Senior Corporate, Finance and Accounting teams on all related Treasury activities.
    REQUIREMENTS

    ? BS/BA in Financial discipline, CTP strongly preferred, MBA/CPA a plus.
    ? 4+ years of direct treasury experience including supervisory role within a global reach company. Experience should include: US cash positioning; inter-company transactions; foreign exchange trading; guiding business units in treasury issues
    ? Strong analytical and organizational skills, with demonstrated business impact in previous position(s), including a broad financial understanding of financial markets, financial statements, accounting, and forecasting
    ? Independent problem solving skills to interpret and question data inputs, understand how to use results to support alternative recommendations and drive projects to positively impact the business
    ? Excellent written and verbal communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to summarize ideas and data clearly and concisely in a persuasive and appropriate manner to both finance and non-finance individuals
    ? Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), various banking systems, treasury workstations (including implementation), and SAP

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Assistant Controller – 80 to 140K – Katy, Texas

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    • Supervises General Accounting operations and teams which include General Ledger, Cash Accounting, Sales Audit, Fixed Assets, Projects, Inventory, and Accounts Payable
    • Supervises preparation and publication of historical financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to Corporate Controller (monthly, quarterly, annually, and any special reports requested).
    • Ensures proper procedures are identified, implemented and executed to record transactions; reconcile accounts; and reconcile sub-ledgers and interfaces.
    • Assists in identification and implementation of accounting software packages and systems integration, as necessary.
    • Coordinates close of books monthly and annually as well as year-end audit preparation with timely and accurate completion.
    • Coordinates development of staff for personal and technical skills, including establishing, monitoring and driving to completion goals and career paths.
    • Exhibits expertise in regulatory and compliance areas pertaining to US GAAP, Risk assessment and mitigation through proper Internal Controls, and Financial Reporting.
    • Provides guidance from a GAAP and General Ledger accounting perspective on tax related matters.
    • Assists Controller and CFO with various tasks and projects.
    • Delegates tasks to appropriate staff.

     


    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Accounting and CPA required.
    • Minimum 8 years relevant business related work experience required.
    • Prefer a candidate with public accounting and industry experience

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Banking Accounting Project Lead for 12 Months Dallas

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    Role & Responsibilities
    The Team Leader is responsible for the daily Settlement operations, under the direction of the Project Manager, to ensure compliance with the contract and timely completion of functional area deliverables. The Team Leader will supply technical expertise and coordinate the daily work assigned to the contractor staff required to assist the Settlement Agent(s) on all aspects of a bank failure. Duties will include the analysis of invoices and transactions, generation of Settlement Account Transaction Forms (SATFs) and all areas leading to completion of final settlement with the Assuming Institution. The Contractor will not have delegated authority to act on FDIC’s behalf for financial determinations or approval of expenditures. The Team Leader is responsible to ensure quality assurance, accuracy, and timeliness of workload assigned and all deliverables. The Team Leader must have the ability and willingness to perform all duties of the contractor staff when required.

    Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
    • Minimum of five (5) years bank operations experience, or equivalent*, with a four (4) year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university supplemented by at least 24 hours in accounting or a CPA. Five (5) years experience in a project management/supervisory capacity.
    • Demonstrated organizational and management skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated experience or demonstrated skill in planning and execution of complex assignments and the ability to assign, direct and review the work of contractor personnel.
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze and apply independent judgment in developing solutions to accounting and financial problems associated with settlement transactions.
    • Demonstrated experience or capability to lead, conduct training, and oversee all projects to ensure compliance with FDIC policies and procedures.
    • Skill in the preparation of routine reports and forms.
    • Capable of learning technical and financial terminology to properly classify and file material.
    • Must have ability to professionally deal, and communicate effectively, with individuals at all levels.
    • Proficient in the operation of personal computer/laptop, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite Products, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat with demonstrated ability to quickly learn standardized software and database programs.

    Positions located in Dallas

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    Accounts Payable Supervisor – Katy, Texas

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    AP Team Lead

    • Responsible for all aspects of supervising and leading an Accounts Payable  team involved in the following:  Prepares detailed accounting entries, Books transactions, Prepares and reviews account and sub ledger reconciliations, Matches invoices to purchase/receiving documents, including match error resolution.
    • Compiles internal and external financial reporting.
    • Drafts and preparation of management, special and ad-hoc reporting.
    • Conducts analysis and explains financial data.
    • Ensures integrity and maintains confidentiality of results reported.
    • Ensures appropriate controls exist to assure the integrity of reported results.
    • Documents procedures, processes and workflows. Identifies, tests, and coordinates implementation of processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties.
    • Keeps abreast of current developments for adherence to government regulation and financial impact.
    • Assists in attaining financial accounting objectives established by the Controller.
    • Completes special projects as assigned.

     Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
     Minimum 5 years Accounts Payable Experience

    • Minimum 5 years Supervisory Experience
    • Public Accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley Documentation experience preferred
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
    • Strong Excel, Word, and Accounting software skills  
    • Knowledge of accounting principles related to Accounts Payable

       

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | 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  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire