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

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Assistant Controller – 80 to 140K – Katy, Texas

Posted on July 23, 2010July 29, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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

Cost Analyst – Houston, Texas

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Position Summary:

Responsible for monthly reporting, budgeting&planning, business modeling, product costing, variance analysis, inventory reporting and Sales tax filing.

Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly report packages, includes scorecards, cost center report, overtime report, warranty reports, etc.
Prepare various margin reports upon requests.
Participate in annual budget process, and various forecast processes.
Provide support to ad hoc management requests.
Maintain and monitor material costs, and provide guidance to operation inquires.
Analyze OCOS variance accounts each month and prepare reports.
Prepare cost estimates for new products and product changes.
Prepare inventory reports and E&O analysis
Assist in calculation of cost savings for budget and measure actual savings.
Monthly reconcile perpetual vs. G/L inventory balances.
File and track Sales&Use Tax for multi-states.

Qualifications:

2 – 5 years professional experience in cost accounting preferably in a process manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Experience with ERP software (SAP)
Must be well organized, detail oriented and good with numbers.
Good interpersonal skills and self starter.
Strong verbal and writing skills.
Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

Senior JIB Accountant – 5 years Experience needed – Houston, Texas

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Essential Job Responsibilities:
Monitors and maintains account receivables for company. Resolves disputes regarding company’s account receivables. Establishes and maintains operated and non-operated authority for expenditures (AFE’s). Assigns codes for designated expense reports for input into the accounting system. Maintains inventory and processes transfer of oil and gas equipment (material transfers) from property to property. Generates joint interest billing (JIB) invoices for the company. Establishes well allocations for all operated properties. Analyzes lease operating variances for the company. Calculates salt water disposal (SWD) and platform fees for the company’s operated properties. Reconciles joint interest billing (JIB) and general ledger accounts. Reviews and reports to management monthly variances and reasons for variance on lease operating cost. Assigns correct general ledger property account codes to non-operated properties.

Qualifications:
Five (5) years minimum experience in oil and gas joint interest operations and revenue accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with Hilcorp experience. Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management including spreadsheet proficiency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex operational information into an organized and presentable manner. Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
Preferred: Working knowledge of oil and gas accounting systems and report writing software (Monarch Print Utility) Enertia.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college or equivalent work experience. Preferred – Accounting degree.

July 2010 Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals!

Posted on July 16, 2010July 16, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Industry News and Updates

I know everyone is anxious to hear what is going on with the Houston job market! The first quarter of the year really started off with a bang. Unfortunately, we noticed a dramatic slowdown the latter part of May and June. HOWEVER, it is starting to pick up significantly again. I am sure the BP incident made everyone a little nervous, but it seems like that is changing. There have been some great headlines in the news this week: JP Morgan, Citibank and Bank of America have all seen profits in the second quarter of 2010. The unemployment claims are also down. CFS nationally is seeing growing demand in permanent and temporary needs. All of these indicators are very positive. At this point I am cautiously optimistic (a little worried about the drilling moratorium). I can share with you that 2010 has been and will continue to be a much better year than 2009! We can only go up from here.

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Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.3% / 8.3%
Price of Oil: Between $70 and $75 (Estimated to hit $85)
Oil Rig Count: 1531 (last year 896)
Industries hiring: CPA Firms, Non Profit, Healthcare, Business Services, Upstream Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing
Positions in demand: Senior GL Accountants, Tax Seniors, Tax Manager (Public & Industry), Upstream Accounting Positions, Financial Analysts and Entry Level Accountants (are starting to come back)!!!
Industries not hiring or flat: Construction, Homebuilding (Starting to see some improvement)

Local Searches

Senior Intercompany / GL Accountant
Southeast, 60K to 70KSales & Use Tax Senior
Downtown, 65 to 85K plus bonus

Senior Auditor. Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager (Public Accounting)
Central Houston, Work Life Balance, Paid Overtime

Senior GL Accountant
Northwest Houston, 55 to 60K, Manufacturing

Financial Analyst
Northwest Houston, 55 to

SEC Accountant
Northwest Houston, 58 to 68K,

Accounting Manager
Northwest Houston, Hours 9 to 3pm daily, 70 to 80K, MUST HAVE LETTER OF CREDIT experience

FAS 133 Accountant, CPA
West Houston, 75 to 85K

SEC Accountant
Galleria, 75 to 85K, MUST have Big 4 Background

Accounting Manager
Galleria, 70 to 85K

Non Profit Staff Accountant (2 Openings)
40 to 45K

Federal & International Tax Manager – Public Accounting
Galleria & Downtown, 80 to 135K

Senior Property Accountant
Downtown, 65 to 80K (CAM experience)

Treasury Manager
North Houston, 80 to 95K (Heavy Cash Management & Forecasting)

International Tax Planning Director
Downtown, 110 to 145K plus up to 50% Bonus (CPA or JD a Must)

Fixed Asset Accounting Manager
Galleria, 70 to 90K

National Searches

Estate & Gift Tax Manager
San Antonio, Texas (to 150K)FP&A Director – Retail experience
Pittsburg (to 185K)

Construction CFO
Nashville, TN (to 200K)

Senior Manager of Tax Compliance
Boston, MA (to 130K) Telecommunications

CFO
Madison, WI (to 130K) Non Profit / Insurance

Senior Accountant, Houston, Texas

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Description

Assist in preparation of tie-out of Investor Presentation, Earnings Release, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
Assist in compilation of the quarterly Executive Management Information Book
Preparer of certain consolidating schedules and supporting internal operational reports
Reviewer of certain monthly bank financing compliance reports
Assist in upload and balancing of Oracle Consolidation Module
Preparer of certain governmental statistical filings and forms

Requirements:

2 to 3 years of public accounting, 3 to 4 years of industry, or a mix of both
Experience strongly recommended to include:
- Preparation of consolidating schedules and basic financial statements
- Preparation of financial analysis or ratio analysis on various subject matters
- Intermediate level of understanding of procedures to tie-out and file an Investor Presentation, Earnings Release, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
- Government ReportingEligible and desires to be a Certified Public Accountant
Computer Skills
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel
- Oracle Consolidation Module (preferred)
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter
- High integrity individual
- Strong Communication and Coordination abilities
- Ability to work with remote parties
- Diligent and task oriented
- Knows when to ask questions

Assistant Controller, Houston, Texas 90 to 115K

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client, a privately held services company, is growing and adding a leadership role to their Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will supervise up to 5 direct reports and 15 indirect reports.

Responsibilities:

· Supervise, manage and evaluate Accounting department personnel

· Manage all aspects of monthly closing and reporting process

· Manager quarterly review, yearend review and audit process

· Responsible for documentation and execution of internal controls

· Manage day to day/transaction processing of Accounting department

· Analyze processes and design/implement enhancements to create a more organized and efficient department

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

· CPA and/or Public Accounting a plus

· Proficiency with MS Office applications

· Ability to develop and maintain effective departmental and employee relations

· Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

Accounting Positions Open June 2010: Tax, Audit, Finance, Accounting

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Here is what we are working on:

Houston:

International Tax Planning Director
Financial Planning & analysis Manager
Senior Accountant 65K
Senior Accountant 75K
Sales & Use Tax Specialist 80K
JIB Accountant
Revenue Accountant
Entry Level Oil & Gas Accountant
International Tax Senior Manager – Public Accounting
State Tax Senior Manager – Public Accounting
Internal Audit – 60% Domestic Travel – 2 Openings
Senior Auditor – 20% Domestic Travel – 2 Openings
Accounting manager (small company) 60 to 65K – Downtown
Tax Specialist – 90K – Federal, State or International
Assistant Controller – Service Company – 100K
Bilingual Spanish Auditor – 80K – 50% travel
Gift & Estate Ta x Senior, Manager or Senior Manager
Audit Manager or Senior Manager – Local CPA Firm – Partner Track
Senior Auditor (Public Accounting) – Non Profits!

National:

CFO – Construction – 150 to 200K plus bonus – Tennessee
Gift & Estate Tax Senior Manager (Partner Track) – San Antonio
International Tax Manager – Orlando, Florida

International Tax Planning Director, Houston, Texas

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Essential Functions

Responsible for international tax planning relating to tax matters associated with companies projects.
Responsible for special tax projects and other tax research and planning as it relates to mergers and acquisitions, greenfield development projects, establishment of new representative offices in foreign jurisdictions, identification of new, country-specific tax initiatives, and other strategic analysis and planning as required.
Responsible for the review and filing of tax returns for the holding and service companies.
Responsible for the analysis of current and proposed laws as they could potentially impact new and current businesses.
Responsible for the successful defense of positions and strategies from tax auditors in the jurisdictions in which Company affiliates operate.
Responsible for proactively generating new ideas and supporting due diligence and business development teams; working as member of multi-disciplinary teams on project development and implementation.
Responsible for assisting tax team with FAS 109 reporting, transfer pricing, or other departmental projects and initiatives, as needed.
Responsible for engaging and directing local country tax advisers as needed.

Essential Job Requirements

A minimum of 8-12 years of international tax experience in major aspects of U.S. international and foreign country corporate tax planning (preferably related to large capital investment projects), including legal entity and contract structuring. CPA required.
Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize workload.
Strong analytical and technical tax skills and ability to understand tax law.
Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
International travel, as required.

Preferred Skills and Education

JD or MBA
Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Mandarin Chinese a plus.

Special Job Characteristics

Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to understand general accounting systems and to analyze specific entries and related financial reports and their correlation to income tax reporting requirements.
Ability to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and offer tax planning ideas.
Ability to design and organize work papers for the accumulation, presentation and review of tax return information, and the preparation of tax returns.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with tax and accounting personnel.
Ability to work as a member of the tax team and demonstrate flexibility to support the team, as needed.

Tax Manager, Tax Analyst, Sales & Use Tax, International Tax, Corporate Tax, Houston, Texas

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

We are currently searching for Tax Professionals for several different clients.

Public Accounting:

SALT TAX Senior or Manager

Income and franchise tax compliance and planning in multiple states.

International Tax Manager

Corporate tax compliance and planning; CPA required; Are you in industry and would like to get back to Public Accounting???

Senior Corporate Tax / Supervisor

Federal, Provision, Partnership, Consolidated Returns

Industry:

Oil & Gas Company – Tax Senior

Master Limited Partnership & Fixed Assets – 100K

Manufacturing – Tax Specialist

Federal or State or Partnership Tax or Provision – 90K

Manufacturing – Tax Analyst

Federal, State, Provision – 60 to 75K

Oil & Gas – Sales & Use Tax Senior

Texas & Louisiana – 65 to 85K

Service – Tax Manager

Federal & State – 110K

Senior Accountant – North / Northwest Houston

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client, a 500 million dollar Oil Field Services company, is currently looking to add a Senior Accountant to their team. This person would be slated for the Accounting Manger role within a year!!! The company’s goal is to reach annual revenues of 1 Billion!

Senior Accountant

Help lead staff of 5.
Ownership of GL and Consolidated Financial Statements.
Assist with coordinating Audit.
Maintain Fixed Asset Inventory system.
DSO and Cash Flow forecasting.
Ad Hoc Projects as assigned.
Assist in developing internal controls and improving processes & procedures.

Requirements:

Degree in Accounting
3 to 6 years of Accounting experience
Hyperion, HFM, Great Plains expereince a huge plus
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

May 2010 Newsletter – Job Openings and Houston Market Update!

Posted on May 7, 2010May 7, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Industry News and Updates

Where do I start???? 2010 has been a very pleasant surprise. Honestly, I did not expect the market to shift so fast. We have had a tremendous amount of clients request Accountants on a permanent and temporary basis. Personally, as a Recruiter, I have had the best start I have every had in 9 years of recruiting!!!! Basically it boils down to companies starting to experience more demand and not having enough resources to get all the work done. Most accounting departments have been running very lean for the past 18 months or so. We are seeing positions at all levels from temporary AR/AR clerks, to Accounting Managers and Financial Analysts. The biggest demand to date has been in Tax (both public accounting and industry). I think we have finally put the worst of times behind us and can look forward to brighter days!

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Please feel free to share this information with friends and colleagues!

Local Statistics:

National / Houston Unemployment Rate: 9.9% / 8.5% (This is increasing, because workers who had given up their job search are returning to the market).
Price of Oil / Natural Gas: Between $80 and $85 (April last year it was $55) / $3.99
Oil Rig Count: 1483
Industries hiring: Upstream Oil & Gas, CPA Firms, Non Profit, Healthcare, Business Services, Midstream Oil & Gas, Manufacturing
Positions in demand: Tax Staff, Tax Senior, Tax Manager (Public & Industry), Controller & CFO (coming back), Internal Audit, Upstream Accounting Positions, Financial Analysts!!!
Industries not hiring or flat: Construction, Homebuilding(Starting to see some improvement)

Great Article:

http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/07/news/economy/jobs_april/index.htm

Below is a partial list of our local and national searches:

Local Searches

JIB Accountant
Downtown, 50 to 60K, 10% Bonus Potential

Sales & Use Tax Senior
Downtown, 65 to 85K plus bonus

Senior Auditor (Public Accounting)
Central Houston, Work Life Balance, Paid Overtime

Assistant Controller (Banking)
Downtown, 90K

Senior Auditor
West Houston, 60%

Senior Auditor
Northwest Houston, 20% Travel, 70 to 85K

Financial Analyst
Downtown, Oil & Gas, 1 to 3 year Public Accounting background

FAS 133 Accountant, CPA
West Houston, 75 to 85K

Federal & State Tax Accountant
Manager Track, 249 / 1960, 75K

SEC Accountant
Galleria, 75 to 85K, MUST have Big 4 Background

Tax Analyst (Federal, State, FAS 109)
Galleria, 55 to 70K

Assistant Controller
Downtown, 55 to 65K (no more than 3 years experience)

Senior Analyst
Galleria, 110K, Purchase Price Allocation and Acquisitions / Dispositions / E&P

Non Profit Staff Accountant (2 Openings)
40 to 45K

Credit & Collections Manager
Southwest Houston, 45 to 50K

Temporary Openings

Part Time Lead Generators
Up to $50 / hour – Weekends mainly

Interim Accounting Manager with Timberline
Pay Rate: $25 / hour

Grant Accountant (Federal Funding)
Pay Rate: $20 / hour

AP / AR Bilingual with MAS 90
Pay rate: $15/ hour

Tax Accountant – Oil & Gas, Houston, Texas

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Must be able to independently prepare complex Excel spreadsheets, analyze source documents for book/tax differences, compute tax depletion and depreciation, maintain tax calendars, and maintain schedules of tangible property. Responsible for quarterly state and federal tax estimates. Prepare tax returns for state and federal partnerships, trusts, individual, and S corporation. Must possess a general knowledge of federal and state income, information, and sales and use tax.

BBA in accounting or comparable degree required, with some tax courses preferred. Prefer 5 years work experience in tax accounting, or 3 years with a Big Four firm. Oil & gas tax experience a plus. Should be able to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. CPA candidate preferred.

Current Openings!!! Accounting & Finance – Houston, TEXAS

Posted on April 22, 2010April 28, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Lead Financial Analyst (DT)
Financial Analyst Oil & Gas (DT)
Senior Tax Manager (FAS 109 – DT)
Accounting Manager (Southwest Houston) 100 – 120K
Accounting Supervisor (West Houston) Manufacturing
Credit & Collections Manager (Southwest Houston)
MLP Tax Lead (DT)
Senior Audit – Public Accounting (Southwest Houston)
Staff Audit – Public Accounting (Southwest Houston)
Internal Audit (60% travel) West Houston
JIB Accountant (DT)
JV Accountant (West Houston)
Assistant Controller (Downtown)
SEC Accountant (Galleria)
Senior Financial Analyst – Special Projects Accountant – West Houston
Senior Corporate Tax Accountant – Public Accounting (Oil & Gas Clients!!!!!)
Tax Supervisor (DT)
Non Profit Controller
FAS133 Accountant (West Houston)

NEW: Oil & Gas TAX Accountant (Federal & State) & Entry Level Staff Accountant

Financial Analyst 50 to 75K, Houston, Texas

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Position Description • Reporting to VP Finance, provide financial analysis and planning services and market analytical support to Products Pipelines business unit • Develop and maintain market information data and reports that relate to the Products Pipeline operating areas including national supply and demand data for petroleum products • Track and analyze performance of segment assets with emphasis on market factors and operating efficiencies • Coordinate and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly volume and margin reports • Manage annual capital budget process and monthly expansion capital project report • Provide support to commercial management personnel in development of reports and analysis for monthly earnings review, quarterly business reviews and annual budgets Position Requirements • Accounting degree and minimum two years accounting experience • CPA preferred • Strong technical proficiency in business systems • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and outstanding communication skills

Senior Corporate / SEC Accountant, Houston, Texas (70 to 80K) Minimal Overtime!!!

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

The Opportunity:

Company is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Sr. Corporate Accountant position. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to supporting the Accounting Manager in working through complex accounting issues, supporting the monthly close process, financial preparation and review, GAAP/SEC research and key reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

Financial reporting
Reserve analysis
General ledger account analysis
Month end close
System maintenance
Ad hoc projects

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA
Must have the following previous experience: Big 4: 2-3 years of experience or Industry: 3-4 years of experience with a SEC registrant
SEC reporting experience
Big 4 experience highly preferred
Monthly close cycle experience highly preferred
Familiar with technical accounting aspects, with research ability (GAAP and SEC)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to research and resolve accounting issues
Strong analytical skills
Experience with computer accounting systems
Team player

Spanish Speaking Accounting Manager – Southwest, Houston 90 to 110K

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

General Statement

Under the general direction of the Controller, the position is responsible for regulatory and managerial financial reporting and related activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation, review and analysis of domestic and consolidated financial statements and managerial financial reports, including completion or management of underlying entries and computations needed to complete financial statements.
Assist in the design and creation of financial reports to help optimize Company operations.
Investigate, design, and implement accounting and internal control procedures to insure accurate financial and tax reporting.
Prepare third party compliance reports.
Assist in the implementation and ongoing financial management of various corporate initiatives including ERP and various system enhancements.
Participate in completion of the corporate year end independent audit.
Assist in Income tax planning and compliance issues.
- Participate in budgeting, financial planning and year-end financial activities.
- Assist with analysis and integration of domestic and foreign acquisitions.
Research and implement new accounting policies, both Corporate and GAAP driven.
- Work with commercial insurance renewal and annual administration.
Assist in management of company’s fleet of vehicles.
Completion of general periodic departmental requirements.
- Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Educational/Knowledge:

CPA.
5+ years of progressive accounting responsibility.
Big 4 experience preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Experience/Skills:

Oracle ERP system, including creating of financial statement reports in Oracle General Ledger and using Oracle ADI (Application Data Integrator)
Hyperion Planning and Budgeting experience.
Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Competencies:

Ability to understand and perform the job responsibilities. Able to establish priorities and make efficient use of time to carry out responsibilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills; shares information with others; makes sure people have no surprises. Applies written information to situations and problems. Listens carefully to others.
Perform duties in a detailed and organized manner seen in work area and product. Work product is neat and well thought out and is consistent with other company data. Data is stored in a logical and organized manner.
Display integrity and respect toward co-workers. Is honest, trustworthy and forthcoming in both good and tough times; presents the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, acts in line with those values; demonstrates a willingness to help others succeed.
Practices a customer centric approach by demonstrating an urgency to meet both internal and external customer’s expectations. Actively seeks information to understand customer’s circumstances, problems, expectations, and then follows through ensuring expectations are met; is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers: talks and acts professionally with customers and co-workers at all times.
Is a team player by demonstrating cooperation, positive behavior, and commitment to the overall success of the company; helps to creates strong morale in spirit in his/her team; shares wins and success; establishes good interpersonal relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions; willing to teach and share knowledge with others.
Driven by results – performs job duties to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, and service; dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to complete tasks or assignments; steadfastly pushes self for results. Requires a minimum of supervision – a self starter.
Shows commitment through a willingness to go the “extra mile” and do whatever it takes to get the job done correctly.
Is Accountable for actions and follows through with commitments. Is dependable, meets deadlines and adapts well to changes in jobs, duties, and company initiatives.

Joint Venture Accountant – Houston, TEXAS

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

A Houston-based oil and gas E&P company acquired an interest in onshore operations at the end of 2008. The company is searching for a candidate who will have property accounting responsibilities associated with these operations.

Primary responsibilities will include the following:

Track Cash calls and related prepaid accounts.
Assist Tax department with tax basis tracking and quarterly provision as necessary.
Perform required SOX control procedures and maintain related documentation.
Monitor capital spending and tracking of Promoted Well Cost progress, actual and committed, toward annual contractual Carry Amount Tranche.
Confirm and maintain property ownership with Land Department.
Cooperate with other departments in providing information as required or requested.
Prepare reconciliations and variance analysis for all onshore property activities
Process monthly Joint Interest Billing statements for natural gas properties.
Record monthly capital accruals for natural gas properties.
Process Promoted Well Cost invoices.

Record monthly DD&A for natural gas properties until Asset Management system is loaded

Manufacturing Accounting Supervisor – West Houston – 75K

Posted on March 26, 2010March 26, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Our client, a leading manufacturing & wholesale distribution company, is looking to add an Accounting Supervisor to their team. This person will lead a team of ten throughout the US. We are looking for candidates with over 5 years of accounting experience with a manufacturing company.

Description

Manages the preparation of financial monthly closings for all locations
Supports the Accounting Manager on financial aspects
Supports the effective application of the credit policies
Prepares the financial analysis of the aging report
Forecasting and budgeting support
Perform profitability analysis
Perform analysis of variances (actual costs versus forecast)
Adheres to company and department policies, procedures, and standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
5 years or more of Accounting background
Must have supervisory experience
Must have knowledge of US GAAP
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
Must have experience with Profit & Losses and Balance Sheet Statements
SAP preferred

Please email your resume to: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Internal Controls Specialist – 80 to 100K – Houston, Texas

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

– Maintain a record of all deficiencies from Internal & external audits, and ICADs. Follow-up to ensure corrective action is committed to and completed. Re-test to ensure compliance.
– Co-ordinate collection and retention of quarterly rep letters from DPS finance managers. Follow up when exceptions noted.
– Assist the DPS Internal Controls Manager with the development and execution of the audit plan for DPS entities.
– Perform initial and follow-up site visits of new DPS acquisitions.
– Special audits/site visits as requested by Division, Group, or Corporate management, which may include assistance with physical inventory/cycle count audits or with Fixed Asset physical inventory program and audits.
– Follow-up site visits for locations with significant deficiencies, extraordinary number of findings or multiple repeat findings.
– Travel expected to be approximately 30-50% of the year (international & domestic).
– Assist in the maintenance of the Account Reconciliation System (ARS).
– Assist in training the groupâ€™s finance and accounting staffs as necessary to ensure correct processing procedures are utilized for ICADs and ARS.
– Assist with updating DPS Policy & Procedures to ensure compliance with new and emerging GAAP.
– Projects as might be assigned
– Oversight of internal control procedures and processes using the ICAD system for DPS entities.
– Oversight of DPS entities with respect to compliance of Corporate and Group policy.

Bachelors degree in accounting. Auditing experience with a Big Four accounting firm a plus. CPA license a requirement. Exposure to SAP or other complex computerized environments (ERP). Exposure to HFM or other reporting systems. Proficiency on a PC and related software programs including Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint. Demonstrated ability to communicate and express ideas verbally and in writing

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