Accounting / Financial Analyst – NW Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Produce and distribute departmental financial statements to Departments and Senior Management.
• Review financial statements, research variances, and initiate correcting journal entries.
• Perform monthly accruals and expense allocations.
• Perform detail analysis and periodic audits of expense reports.
• Respond to inquiries from Branch management arising from monthly financial statement review.
• Reconcile gross profit reports to general ledger.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports as required. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as directed.
• Attend monthly financial meetings.
• Assist with annual audit.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required, plus 3-5 years relevant experience. CPA and public accounting preferred.

Senior Accountant – The Woodlands – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting

External Reporting (SEC):
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end external financial reports, including business section, risk factors, footnotes and MD&A for quarterly earnings releases, 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
• Participate in SOX 404 efforts, including documentation of processes, testing process controls, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Help improve formal processes to ensure that appropriate support is maintained for all disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings.
• Assist with compliance and implementation of all new standards and guidance promulgated by the SEC, FASB, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Work closely with external auditors as well as the internal audit department.
• Assist corporate finance in various capacities, including but not limited to, internal reporting duties.

Technical Accounting:
• Help document accounting policies and assist in technical accounting research.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards.

Transaction Support:
• Assist with financial due diligence related to business combinations and purchase accounting.
• Help prepare pro forma financial statements as needed.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of accounting and financial concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to independently identify and resolve problems or take advantage of opportunities.
• Strong computer skills, including a demonstrated ability to use accounting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Accounting.
• CPA required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience including at least 1-2 years of public accounting (Big 4 Firm).
• SOX 404 experience preferred.
• Experience with GAAP accounting research and application.
• Excellent writing skills; proficient in technical accounting writing ability

Accounting Manager – Sugar Land – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Key Success criteria:
Individual Job Responsibilities– four to six key areas
1. Team leader and builder for local accounting related issues
2. Coordinate a thorough G/L review and monthly closing process
3. Perform variance analysis and comments for management’s discussion and analysis
4. Maintain consistency with respect to accounting procedures and files
5. Ensure procedures are in place for timely and accurate reporting.
6. Assist with Journal Entries and account reconciliations where necessary
7. Perform accounting review and month-end metrics.
Expected Outcomes– list for each responsibility
1. Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
2. Accounting processes executed within established and document policies and procedures
Experience Required
1. Strong Skill with Microsoft Excel.
2. Experience should include at least three years accounting experience in manufacturing environment.
Qualifications – Competencies
1. Position requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
2. The ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects.
3. Microsoft Excel proficiency- Expert.
Job Complexity –
Difficulty is dependent upon experience with Excel with ability to handle, manage, and mitigate manual close and consolidation process and change implementation. This Position will be controller’s right hand.

Senior International / Consolidations Accountant – Westchase and Downtown Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Looking for Senior Accountants with International Accounting and Consolidations experience.

Responsibilities
Managing financial accounting and reporting activities for the Company’s holding companies
Perform reconciliations between Statutory books and US GAAP books on a quarterly basis
Ensure statutory report and taxes are submitted timely
Provide support to International Business Units on matters of accounting and tax policy and practice, internal controls, as well as the implementation of financial accounting systems
Provides support and assists with the coordination of the financial accounting and reporting activities for operations across our International business units
Assist in resolution of any accounting and internal control issues related to International accounting operations
Improve timeliness and accuracy of financial closing and reporting for International companies
Review financial activity and transactions associated with International joint ventures to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
Work with the treasury, legal and accounting functions on reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures, and tax planning implementation and documentation, as needed
Participate in process improvement projects that result in greater efficiency
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a financial-management role at the corporate level of a mid to large sized publicly held company
Solid understanding of GAAP and IFRS standards
In depth understanding of both US and international accounting and tax principles
Knowledge and experience with foreign currencies
Experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy industry desirable
Experience working in a decentralized organization
Public Accounting experience and international accounting experience highly preferred
Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines and respond quickly to management requests
Must be able to travel 10% internationally
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field is required. MBA is preferred
CPA Certification is Required

Oil & Gas Operations Accounting Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Responsibilities include all aspects of operations accounting: division support, UOP DD&A (capital updates, reserve additions and volume reconciliations), fixed asset depreciation, AFE accounting, financial statement analysis, actual to forecast and actual period to period variance analysis, joint interest billing division of interest maintenance and accounts receivable monitoring and collection, well payout reporting, preparing PBC’s for external auditors, lease impairment calculations, asset retirement obligations, recording various accruals, lease operating expense and capital accounting, accounting for property dispositions, acquisitions and exchanges, joint venture audit coordination, general ledger account reconciliations and special projects.

Requirements:
The candidate must have an Accounting degree with a minimum of twelve years of experience in operations accounting for an oil and gas company with several years of supervisory experience. The candidate should have good communication skills, both written and oral, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and a good understanding of COPAS guidelines and accounting for oil and gas properties. The individual must be able to read contracts and agreements and be able to interpret the impact for accounting. The candidate must have good analytical skills, interpersonal skills and must require minimum supervision. Some travel required.

Senior Inventory Accountant – Northwest Houston – Oil & Gas – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Our client is growing by acquisition and organic growth. They are adding an Inventory Accountant to their team. This company offers an opportunity to be involved in a lot of areas of accounting and special projects. There are many cross training and process improvement opportunities.

EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for inventory analysis and related duties.  May include cross training on fixed assets and special projects as needed.

Essential Job Functions and Responsiblities:

  • Monthly and Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Quarterly Excess and Obsolescence analysis and reserve entry
  • Analysis of inventory accounts
  • All financial reporting, audit and tax requirements related to inventory
  • Allocation entries within manufacturing
  • Understand field inventory processes enough to train new employees
  • Physical inventory counts
  • Monthly inventory reporting
  • Cross train on fixed asset duties and responsibilities
  • Special projects as needed

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required

Experience Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience (minimum two years inventory accounting experience)
  • Energy, Oil & Gas, or related industry experience a plus
  • CPA a plus.

Skill Requirements:

  • Self-driven, with strong initiative to undertake responsibilities and actions. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities, and promotes self-development.
  • JDE experience preferable, but not mandatory.
  • Hyperion experience preferable.

Payroll Accountant (KRONOS) – DT – Houston – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Our client is growing! They pay 100% of medical insurance and offer $100 per month gym membership reimbursement. They also pay from parking downtown and match 6% on the 401K. This is a bonus eligible position (10 to 30%).

Job Duties:

Meet all payroll deadlines using KRONOS payroll software

Submission and payment of payroll related taxes and forms, workers comp and 401(k)

Reconciliation of all payroll liabilities including benefits

Month End Close / Financial Reports

  • Preparation and entry of all payroll related Journal Entries
  • Preparation of Intercompany invoices
  • Bank account tracking and balancing
  • GL account reconciliations including resolution of discrepancies
  • Monthly financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Preparation of schedules for the annual audit
    Other duties / special projects as assigned

Education / Training / Experience

5-10 years experience in all aspects of payroll preparation

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required

Working knowledge of GAAP

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel
  • Experience with accounting software. KRONOS experience preferred
  • Great work ethic- lead by example character
    A team player- always looking for ways to contribute to the Accounting team
    Takes initiative on improving processes
  • Self-Starter- can work independently as well as a team player

HOT, HOT OPENINGS!

– Senior Accountant, CPA – Sugar Land

– Tax Accountant – Greenway Plaza

– Financial Reporing Manager / Director – Northwest Houston

– LOE / GL Accountant – Galleria

– Senior Accountant – Katy

– Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager – Greenspoint

– SEC Supervisor – Galleria

– Staff Accountant – Galleria

– International Controller – Downtown

– Senior Auditors – Public Accounting

– Staff Auditor – Galleria

 

Email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Financial Accountant / Oil & Gas – Looking for Staff Auditors or Tax Accountants (1 to 2 years of expereince) – dcd@fittsroberts.com

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Equity investments and preparation of related account reconciliations
  • Capital lease receivable accounting and reconciliations
  • Acquisition valuation, accounting and integration assistance
  • Technical issues research and other ad hoc research
  • Preparation of various federal and state regulatory filings
  • Special projects as needed
  • Process improvement evaluation and implementation
  • Various other analysis and reporting for management
  • Support for financial reporting, tax and internal/external auditors

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Experience handling multiple projects and balancing multiple priorities
  • Ability to assist with strategy development and execution of financial accounting projects
  • Well-developed analytical skills and experience
  • Ability to understand and convey complex information in order to develop a solution or approach
  • Effective in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to and managing change in a positive and proactive manner

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

  • Accounting degree
  • CPA preferred
  • 1 – 2 years of accounting experience, prefer public accounting experience
  • Technical issues research experience a plus
  • Proficient with MS Office products including advanced Excel skills

Financial Reporting Manager (SEC) NW Houston EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Direct Reports: None on an ongoing basis. May have supplemental contract staff to assist during peak periods.

Financial Reporting Manager Responsibilities:

Coordinates the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings. This is a hands-on job. Will personally handle the filing process and lead a internal team will provide information for filing.

Develops position papers on new and existing accounting pronouncements regarding application to and impact on

company.
Works collaboratively with division and corporate finance staff to analyze and report on Company financial performance.

Works collaboratively with division finance staff, corporate finance staff and corporate departmental managers to prepare the consolidated annual budget.

Handles projects assigned by CFO.

Reviews selected technical accounting and reporting activities performed by staff in the corporate accounting organization.

Financial Reporting Manager Experience and Credentials

Must be a currently licensed CPA

Ten plus years of progressively increasing professional financial/accounting responsibilities

Five plus years’ experience in public accounting and/or SEC filing with a public company.

Strong technical accounting skills.

Strong team leadership skills.

Must be able to interface effectively with executive team including CEO.

Strong computer skills – Excel, MSAccess, Essbase, Hyperion

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team environment.

6 Reasons YOU should APPLY for this Accounting Manager position in Stafford NOW!

1-Who doesn’t want to work close to home?!?! Saving on gas $$ adds more money to your bank account!
2-TONS OF GROWTH POTENTIAL IN THIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY! This Accounting Manager role is open due to promotion…
3-Publicly traded oil field service (manufacturing) company that is growing by acquisition! (this leads back to reason #2) **Added PLUS.. get the SOX experience you desire and need for your resume**
4-NO oil and gas experience needed! Really?? Just some cost / manufacturing experience will get your foot into this company!
5- Have an MBA but no CPA.. that’s ok! Stop letting that advanced degree and your hard work go to waste!
6-Business casual fun work environment! Manufacturing atmosphere.. means you don’t have to wear a suit all day..
Here is what I want to see in your resume… (so let’s make sure it’s in there)…
Manufacturing experience – some sort of cost (average or standard)
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
Generating financials
2+ years of supervising staff

APPLY NOW! Email your resume as an MS Word attachment to dcd@fittsroberts.com Don’t wait another day!

GL Accounting Manager, CPA – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Oversees and performs monthly reconciliations; analyzes various G/L accounts and balances all intercompany transactions monthly
Processes all monthly journal entries and assists in preparation of monthly G/L expense accruals
Assists in preparation of annual budget and operating plan
Manages day-to-day functions of accountants; liaises with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Supervises the general ledger group; ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met; trains staff as required
Handles personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors and advises on progress to enhance professional development of staff
Supports audits and related processes; liaises with internal and external auditors; provides information as required
Oversees and handles SOX compliance for area of responsibility
Obtains and maintains thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure
Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
Works with Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit
Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow of department

Minimum of 8 to 10 years’ relevant work experience; minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience
International business experience highly desirable, international finance knowledge required
Expertise in US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and similar regulations and requirements
Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial systems; financial systems implementation experience and knowledge a plus
In-depth knowledge of business, Company policies, rules, regulations, processes and procedures, including parent company policies, processes and procedures
Excellent analytical skills and abilities; multi-task person; project management skills
In-depth understanding of financial reporting and financial management concepts
Good understanding of reporting requirements for stand-alone audited reports – public reporting experience a plus
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
CPA preferred

September list of Accounting & Finance Job Openings – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

List of job accounting & finance job openings Houston: Continue reading

Treasury Staff Accountant – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

The Treasury Staff Accountant will work closely with the Treasury senior accountant and report to the Controller. The Treasury Staff Accountant will perform day to day treasury functions such as:
• Initiate ACH/Wires for payments to clients, vendors, financial institutions, and consumer refunds
• Circulate daily cash reports
• Transfer funds between bank accounts
• Prepare Cash Receipts summary on a daily basis
• Entry of treasury related journal entries
• Perform interest calculation
• Processing petty cash related checks and entries
• Process vendor checks
• Maintain Wire Profile sheet

Key Position Requirements : The qualified Treasury Staff Accountant should possess treasury related experience and should have a hands-on knowledge of Treasury Optimizer and experience with interacting with bankers. Candidate should be a team player. Experience in similar role for 1-2 years.

Entry Level Accountant and Staff Accountant needed for Westchase company!

EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading service organization in the financial industry; they are looking to hire a Staff Accountant. With a large and growing accounting and finance team, there is significant opportunity for growth and advancement within the Accounting department. The company boasts a team-oriented culture and provides its accounting employees with the tools and training necessary to perform.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STAFF ACCOUNTANT

The Staff Accountant will compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.

Record and reconcile A/R and follow up on client discrpancies

Assists with preparting balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.

Reconciles all bank accountants and posts all wire transfers

Special Projects

Staff Accountant Job Requirements

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Staff Accountant

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EXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR THE STAFF ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

General Accounting

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Corporate accounting / General ledger experience

Solid computer skills

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Oil & Gas Services – Senior Accountant – NW Houston Location – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Our client is a publicly traded oil & gas services company with over 3000 employees worldwide. They are growing through acquisition and organic growth. At this time they need to add a Division Senior Accountant to their team.

• Work directly with the Accounting Manager in completing essential accounting/finance functions of the company.

Month-end financial reporting
Assist in month-end closing procedures including:
o General Journal entries on multiple general ledgers
o General Ledger account reconciliations
o Intercompany invoices
o Fixed Asset management including additions, disposals, and depreciation
o Bank reconciliations
o Account roll-forwards and sub-ledger reconciliations
o Assistance in other aspects of closing of the books and records in accordance with US GAAP
o Maintain compliance of internal SOX controls

• Assist in maintaining accounting controls
• Assist with intercompany invoicing

Minimum Qualifications
• Required Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Advanced skills required in MS Excel and Word.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills to gather information from and work with multiple levels the organization.

Staff Accountant – dcd@fittsroberts.com

We are working with a highly respected services company in Houston, Texas. In addition to clients in Houston, our client serves customers all over the great state of Texas. Their company was founded in 1936 and has been built on great customer service, responsiveness, and lots of hard work. This company offers an outstanding opportunity to learn and advance. Our client is looking to hire Staff Accountant who is a driven, eager to learn and has the motivation to move to a higher level within the company.

Job Description:
• Reconcile bank statements and General Ledger accounts
• Prepare financial statements
• Analyze budget-to-actual and year-over-year variances on the P&L statement
• Review monthly financials with dept heads
• Put together weekly performance reports
• Fixed assets
• File Sales and Use tax reports

Qualifications:
• Accounting Degree
• 2 plus years of general accounting experience
• Team player
• Excel and Access experience

Benefits:
• Salary plus bonus
• 100% of Individual Healthcare Paid by company
• Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401K match

 

 

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|

Updated June Accounting & Finance Openings – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

Houston Positions:

• Staff Auditor
• SOX manager
• Staff Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Staff Auditor
• Tax Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Asst. Treasurer
• SEC Staff
• SEC Manager
• Controller
• Fixed Assets
• Tax Manager
• Tax & AUDIT
• Purchasing
• Accounting Analyst
• Assistant Controller
• Director FR
• Tax Manager
• Staff Accountant
• AP Lead
• Staff Accountant
• Financial Reporting Manager
• Staff Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Seniors / Staff
• Financial Analyst
• SEC senior
• JV Acct
• Revenue Senior
• Staff Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Processor
• Controller

San Antonio Positions:• Tax Specialist
• Tax Senior
• Internal Audit Supervisor
• Senior Internal Auditor
• Tax Manager (San Antonio)
• Tax Associate (SA)
• Advisory Mgr (Austin)
• Accounting Supervisor
• Staff Acct
• Staff Acct (GL)
• VP of Business Development

Public Accounting Positions Houston:
• Staff Tax
• Valuation
• IT Auditor
• Auditors all levels
• Senior Tax
• Tax Manager

Contract / Temp Opporunities:

• Billing Manager
• Billing Specialist
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Cash Applications
• Payroll Accountant (5 Openings)
• Billing Clerk
• Purchasing Specialist
• Admin Assistant (Healthcare)
• HR Recruiter

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|

May 2013 List of Accounting & Finance Openings – EMAIL: dcd@fittsroberts.com

• Staff Auditor – Galleria – to 55k – 40% travel
• Financial Analyst – North – Oil and Gas – to 70k (must have Big 4 exp)
• Sr Corporate Accountant – Galleria – Oil and Gas – to 83k (must have Big 4 exp)
• International Tax Manager – Galleria – Oil and Gas – to 120k
• SOX Manager – Galleria – to 90k
• SEC Director – West – to 135K
• Accounting Manager – West – to 100k
• AP Supervisor – West – to 60k – must have degree
• Controller – Northwest – to 115K
• Tax Accountant – Oil and Gas – CPA a must – to 75k
• Senior Accountant – West – Consolidations – 60K (20% bonus)
• Financial Reporting Manager – Westchase – consolidations, GAAP – to 80k
• Staff Accountant – North – payroll, quickbooks, financials – 55K plus other perks
• CFO – **Relo to South Texas** – email me at bjm@fittsroberts.com for more
• Revenue Accountant/MMS Specialist – Downtown
• Payroll Manager – Ultipro – West – to 75k
• SEC Supervisor – West – to 85k
• Senior Accountant – Manufacturing – Downtown – 80k
• Controller – Non-Profit – to 90k
• IT Auditor – Northeast – to 90k
• Payroll Supervisor – SAP In-house – westchase – to 80k
• Auditor – Downtown – 55k
• Treasury Analyst – 70k – Downtown
• Senior Tax – State Income – Downtown

May 2013 Newsletter for Accounting Professionals with list of current openings!

Industry News and Update

Busy, busy, busy….what a month it has been! This newsletter was supposed to go out two weeks ago, so I apologize for the delay. It is an unbelievable time to live in Houston and I know it is only going to get better. All you have to do is drive around the city and see all the commercial and residential construction everywhere to realize our little city is in growth mode. Have you also noticed a not of out of state license plates? That is right! I think our little secret is out. Houston not only a great place to live, but the city also provides amazing career opportunities. I am going to keep it very short today. I have a laundry list of openings listed at the bottom of this email and have included an interesting article as well. As always feel free to check out my blog for job openings and career advice anytime.

Local Searches
CFO, CPA – Spanish – Brownsville, Texas 180 to 200K plus bonus & equity
CFO, CPA – Hospitality, Nebraska – 180 to 200K
Accounting Supervisor, Heights, 85K – small company
Severance Tax Specialist – DT – 75 to 95K
MMS /ONRR Coordinator – DT 80 to 110K
Treasury Analyst (2 openings) West & DT – 55 to 70K
Supervisor of Internal Financial Reporting – West – 75K plus bonus
Assistant Controller – E&P – West Houston
Staff Accountant – Magnolia – 45 to 55K
Fixed Assets Lead – Galleria – 80K
Corporate Accountant Analyst – Galleria – 80K
Non Profit Controller – DT – 90K
Cost Accountant – Pearland – 60K
Staff Accountant – heavy recs – NW – 60K
Controller – NW Houston – 95 to 115K
Accounting Manager – Heavy intercompany & reconciliations – 95K – Galleria
Joint Venture Audit – Oil and Gas – 65 to 110K – Galleria
Director SEC Reporting – Pre-IPO- 125K Plus Bonus / Stock
AP Specialist – 35 to 38K – SW
Associate Manager Consolidations & Analysis – 50 to 65K +20% –  West
Revenue Accountant – 5 years – 65 to 91K – Downtown
FP&A Manager,  multi location – 75 to 85K – Galleria
JV Accountant – 2 openings – 50 to 120K
Revenue Accountant –  SAP PRA – 80K – West
Revenue Supervisor –  SAP/ Enertia – 90 to 100K – West
Cost Analyst 75K 
Public Accounting – Tax and Audit – any level tax or audit 50 to 120K
IT Audit – 80K plus – West
AP Supervisor – 65 to 75K – West Houston