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Sales Tax Accountant – NW Houston – email: dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax return filings

prepare work papers to support quarterly annual public financial reports

prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax prepayments and estimated income tax payments

Analyze the general ledger sales tax payable accounts to be aware of the periodic activity and be able to reconciles to sales tax returns

Reconcile other general ledger accounts as assigned.

Apply for new or renewal sales tax permits

Keep up with changes in sales tax rates

Prepare periodic journal entires

Respond to injuries from taxing jurisdictions

Assist in Audits

Bachelors Degree – Accounting preferred

 

Financial Analyst with Bond Economic Analysis – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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MUST HAVE BOND ANALYSIS  EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY

Provides analytical and implementation support to Treasury policy and strategy development. Assist and support the Corporate Investor Relations function. Responsible for assisting in the execution of borrowing programs, including negotiation, compliance and liaison with participant parties. Role would also include analysis related to leases and acquisition activities impacting capital structure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in developing processes for alternative financing plans so that companywide capital structure can be optimized. • Monitor and evaluate debt market conditions and corporate needs to determine appropriate timing of borrowing. • Provide assistance to effect efficient negotiation, documentation and execution of borrowing programs. • Create and maintain debt covenant forecast models. Monitor, report and execute compliance of debt covenants. • Analyze acquisition proposals to identify and resolve issues relating to financing and capital structure. • Monitor and analyze interest rate trends to identify opportunities and risks relating to financing programs and strategies. • Perform lease vs. buy analyses to recommend appropriate financing method for identified capital spending proposals. • Research and monitor current developments in corporate finance theory and practice in relation to capital structure and its impact on firm value. • Develops information used in presentations with rating agencies, investors, financial advisors and others to ensure the appropriate financing terms and conditions for projects are arranged. Develops information used in and assists in preparing presentations in support of the Corporate Investor Relations effort. • Works with financial and legal advisors to prepare documents necessary to finalize and close financing plans. • Facilitates and coordinates the Corporate Investor Relations participation in investor meetings including but not limited to industry conferences, non-deal road shows, site visits, and conference calls. • Facilitates and coordinates banking or risk management projects to improve cost of banking or and operational efficiencies of cash and risk management processes • Interacts with other departments to accomplish stated requirements and assists in the development of solutions. • Performs other duties as assigned Desired Skills & Experience

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. A minimum of 5-7 years experience in finance, treasury or financial analysis. Very good grasp of corporate finance theory, investment theory and fixed income mathematics. Working knowledge of financial accounting, financial statement interpretation. Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Internal Audit Manager – West Houston – 115K plus bonus – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Together with the IA team, assist the Director and Vice President of Internal Audit in developing a global audit plan using a risk based methodology

 

  • Develop procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs to align Internal Audit objectives and goals with the strategies of the corporation.

 

  • Perform advanced, specialized, and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines.　The position holder is likely to be called upon to be a team member, or team leader, on various operational audits and special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

 

  • Communicate and present audit results confidently at various levels of the organization (Senior VPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and Staff).

 

  • Develop and manage risk assessment methodologies, design risk management tools and be responsible for assessing risk factors and identifying high-risk areas within various divisions and companies in the organization.

 

  • Undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to different audit assignments to ensure the engagement identifies exposures and potential business risks and opportunities.

 

  • Manage / assist / complete 12 – 15 individual Internal Audit assignments per year. This will require a motivated individual who is able to work independently and manage Internal Audit staff, and those from third party organizations, or from groups outside Internal Audit (guest auditors).

 

  • Develop and maintain a risk monitoring system and adjust audit plans to address high-risk areas.

 

  • Provide expertise in auditing and accounting standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills.

 

  • Develop and maintain productive and effective customer and staff relationships.

 

  • Teach, train and mentor internal audit staff and coach staff outside of the Internal Audit department.

 

  • Prepare complex value-adding audit reports in a readable format using advanced writing skills.

 

  • Coordinate the daily activities of the Internal Audit team.

 

  • Use data interrogation and other computer tools to data mine and facilitate audit projects.

 

  • Use project management tools to oversee project progress.

 

  • Identify and communicate changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements.

 

  • Assist in maintaining a control risk self-assessment system to facilitate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002.

 

  • Attend and/or conduct internal meetings and participating in the training of internal auditors.

 

  • Present and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses for Finance staff.

 

  • Ensure that detailed audit work is focused effectively on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

 

  • Present audit recommendations clearly and concisely to management and ensure subsequent written audit reports are issued timely.

 

  • Ensure all approved audit recommendations are implemented in accordance with agreed upon action plans.

 

  • Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide a channel for introducing those practices to the company.

 

  • Be a role model for the company’s values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

 

  • Ensure that the Internal Audit intranet web site delivers value-added materials to the organization.

 

  • Other duties as needed.

 

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

 

  • Must have an active CPA or CIA. CFE or CGAP certification is a plus.

 

  • A minimum of seven (7) years experience in auditing / accounting / finance, including supervisory and project management experience is required.

 

  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years public or industry audit experience.

 

  • Able to travel up to 25% with overnight stays.

 

  • Strong working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.

 

  • Working knowledge of Governmental contracting regulations and associated reporting requirements is a plus.

 

  • Experience performing investigations is a plus.

 

  • Requires strong verbal and written communication skills including experience presenting audit results to all levels of personnel.

 

  • Must demonstrate ability to influence and educate others including senior management.

 

Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Our P/E owned client is growing. They are looking for either an Accounting Manager or Assistant controller to join their team. They have almost double in size this year alone and are aggressively going after additional acquisitions.  The A.C. will supervise a staff of 5 staff / senior accountants. Other responsibilities include:

  • Supervise day to day accounting functions
  • Manage monthly close process
  • Assist the Controller with consolidating monthly, quarterly and annual report
  • Assist in managing the annual audit process
  • Continue Great Plains implementation

Requirements

  • Accounting degree, CPA highly preferred
  • Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics experience required
  • FRX reporting experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience

Please email your resume to: dcd@fittsroberts.com

FP&A Analyst – Oil & Gas – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Assists in the monthly tracking and monitoring of expenditures, forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Gathers data for evaluation of properties and other miscellaneous Planning projects. Liaison between Accounting and the Operational side of the business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist in the monthly tracking and monitoring of expenditures and production volumes using Excel spreadsheets and the financial systems for the monthly financial reporting.

 Assist with Monthly Operating Results, Forecasts, and Annual Plan.

　 Gather and compile data from various organizational groups’ spreadsheets and databases to aid in the development and preparation and validation of accruals, forecasts and the annual budget.

 Analyze and understand variances in monthly expenditures using the LOS (Lease Operating System) from Excalibur and other documents as sources.

 Assist Accounting to assure accurate booking of actual costs incurred.

Assist in other miscellaneous Planning projects such as miscellaneous presentations, benchmarking analysis, assembling data for review and other projects/tasks as necessary.

 Provide data and assistance to supporting staff within areas of assignment to facilitate the preparation of forecast and budgeting processes.

Assist with PEEP update of Capital actuals and Morning Report estimates.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Engineering

 A minimum of 2 – 5 years of direct working experience or 8-10 years of direct working experience if non-degreed.

 Prior knowledge and experience of planning and budgeting in the oil and gas industry (or equivalent)

Proficiency using MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) with heavy emphasis on Excel in creating formulas, linking spreadsheets, etc; knowledge of ESSBASE, Excalibur and Peep software would be a plus, but not required.

 Proficient in the Accounting accrual process.

 Must be able to understand, review and analyze operational data.

 Must demonstrate judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Attention to detail with a strong emphasis on research utilizing all available resources to provide accurate information.

 Ability to quickly learn the Company economic systems ), gain an understanding of the Excalibur financial system and learn various other company systems.

Required to be able to work as part of the team to accomplish the goals/tasks of the Planning group.

 Proven ability to get along and cooperate with others both internal and external to the Company.

Must be able to work necessary overtime to meet deadlines.

 Ability to continue to perform well in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines while also remaining flexible.

 Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and work effectively with diverse groups of people throughout the organization.

Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

SEC Reporting Manager – West Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Manager – Financial Reporting

A Fortune 500 company with over $6.0 billion in annual revenues.

Manager of Financial Reporting. The position reports to the Corporate Controller, and is the direct supervisor of the Associate Manager of Financial Reporting.

Description of Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position primarily include:

Ownership and management of the process to prepare quarterly 1934 Act filings (e.g., Form 10-K and 10-Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC);

Creation and maintenance of XBRL documents to be filed with the SEC and related tagging;

Ownership and management of the process to prepare financial statements and other schedules, included in its quarterly earnings release and filed on Form 8-K with the SEC;

Coordination and preparation of various portions of investor presentations;

Interpretation, communication and implementation of new accounting and reporting standards and, as required, drafting response letters to the appropriate authority;

Preparation of monthly financial statements for one of corporate entities, including the preparation or review of various analytical procedures, reconciliations and periodic journal entries (e.g., stock-based compensation, shares outstanding and interest rate swap valuations);

Assistance in the coordination of the 401(K) plan audit and filing of Form 11-K with the SEC;

Preparation of statutory financial statements related to various foreign subsidiaries;

Involvement, as necessary, in any 1933 Act filings (e.g., Forms S-1, S-3 and S-8);

Drafting letters of response to SEC comments on filings, as required;

Coordination with external and internal auditors with regards to review and audit procedures; and

Census and other governmental reporting requirements.

Desired Qualifications

The candidate must be:

A team-first oriented employee;

Detail oriented, with a keen attention to quality control;

Process oriented, with an emphasis on internal controls;

An effective communicator, including the use of both verbal and written forms of communication, able to interact with various groups within the organization (i.e., Tax, Legal, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.); and

Willing and able to work the necessary hours to accomplish all responsibilities, especially during month- and quarter-end close process, within a specific, defined timeline.

The candidate should have, at a minimum:

A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, or a Finance degree with an accounting emphasis;

Certification as a public accountant;

Seven to ten years of relevant experience in accounting at a large, multi-location corporation and/or public accounting firm;

Experience with both internal and external financial reporting, including filing of SEC documents;

A firm understanding of accounting principles;

Experience effectively managing and developing staff-level accountants;

Proficiency handling multiple, simultaneous projects;

An intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft software products, particularly Excel and v-lookups, as well as a general ledger software package; and

A working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management and other Hyperion software products.

Senior Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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The Senior Accountant fulfills a very integral role of the Company, with responsibilities for the monthly financial Close Process, US GAAP compliance, internal-controls monitoring and compliance and systems management. The position requires a technically-experienced financial professional. The successful candidate will have solid accounting experience, strong leadership skills, prior supervision experience, substantial computer skills, great communication abilities, high ethical integrity and a commitment to teamwork and service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage General Ledger Accounting, including the monthly Close process and related account reconciliations.

 

  • Direct the Company’s accounting software processes, working with IT to manage the use of our Oracle financial systems. Lead current and upcoming system conversions, including conversions related to the financial reporting system.

 

  • Monitor SEC, FASB and related entities for changes impacting accounting and financial reporting. Develop related technical research memorandums and assess the impact on the Company’s financial results and reporting.

 

  • Analyze financial results and provide variance memos/schedules. Develop standard and ad-hoc reports/analyses.

 

  • Assist with the preparation of Company’s internal and external financial reporting.

 

  • Develop and refine the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, with emphasis on best-practices. Actively identify areas for improvements.

 

  • Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance. Ensure all work is appropriately documented and supported.

 

  • Work closely with other Finance areas and throughout the Company to ensure appropriate accounting.

 

  • Coordinate activities of internal and external auditors.

 

  • Train, cross-train and develop accounting staff. Serve as a leader and role model for the department.

 

  • Strive for continuous process improvement within the Finance Department.

 

  • Perform other special projects, as needed.
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Skills Required:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting or finance

 

  • Six to ten years of accounting experience; Public accounting experience a plus

 

  • CPA preferred

 

  • High level of personal and professional integrity

 

  • Prior supervision experience; strong leadership and team building skills

 

  • Strong analytical and organization skills

 

  • Solid computer skills; experience with Oracle Financial Systems and Hyperion a strong plus

 

  • In-depth and broad understanding of all accounting and finance areas

 

Clear and concise communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management verbal and written.

Financial Analyst – Southeast Houston – 85 to 95K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

This position reports directly to the Director of Finance and has responsibility for providing financial reporting projections and analysis to support Senior Management in their strategic decision-making and attainment of company objectives.

　This position has very high visibility and interacts across all levels of the organization, including Senior Management, thus confidence as well as being extremely detail-oriented along with a high level of accuracy are critical factors to be successful in this role.

　Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

  • The preparation of financial analysis for ad-hoc projects and “what if” scenarios using financial modeling techniques.

 

  • Analysis of historical trends and current operating metrics to identify business inefficiencies and potential areas of improvement in the current business model.

 

  • Management of the annual budgeting, forecasting and planning (>5 year) processes.

 

  • Assisting with debt management and compliance reporting.

 

  • Providing support to the Investor Relations function.

 

  • Providing support to the Risk Management and Insurance Functions.

 

  • Other responsibilities as directed by Management.

 

Qualifications/Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. CPA preferred.

 

  • Master degree in Business Administration or Finance strongly preferred.

 

  • Requires a minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience in a related field.

 

  • Demonstrated technical skills and experience in financial planning and analysis.

 

  • Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, primarily Excel and PowerPoint.

 

  • Must be able to work independently or in a team environment to meet the required objectives.

 

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines as required.

 

Reports To:

Director of Finance

 

Director of Tax – West Houston – 100 to 150K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising operations management on needed actions.

Manages completion of all tax returns.

Coordinates activities of tax advisers, tax preparers and other tax specialists.

Responsible for managing relationships with external auditors, timely execution and resolution of audits.

Assists with the implementation of minor and major corporate strategies, objectives and policies of the Company.

Responsible for recommending and communicating goals and objectives of the department and ensuring completion of those strategic and tactical goals timely, accurately and completely.

Responsible for the hiring, retention and development of all staff personnel in span of control.

Assists with preparation of Company financial statements and tax provision.

Works with the Finance department in the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts.

Evaluates accounting and internal control processes and offers recommendations for improvement. Implements new processes and systems to improve internal controls and segregation of duties for the company and department.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies

Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules

Requirements:

Extensive technical and practical expertise in various areas of corporate taxation (Federal and state), including partnerships and C Corps

Solid knowledge of property taxes, sales tax and various excise taxes

Ability to manage various tax functions

Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and practices

Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software skill

Bachelors degree in Accounting, CPA

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior 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| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Gas Plant Accountant – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Senior Accountant – Midstream O&G

The Midstream Senior Accountant will be responsible for settling one or more plant or gathering assets in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company policies using various accounting systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Position requires the ability to work with minimal detailed instruction and oversight. Uses established procedures while performing assigned tasks, but is able to apply judgment in carrying out responsibilities.

Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in accordance with company policies and controls.

Obtains information from internal and external sources to record accounting transactions in the accounting systems and general ledger.

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions in the systems and general ledger accounts. Applies analytical review to system results top ensure transactions are properly recorded.

Provides monthly variance analysis on responsible assets for management reporting purposes.

Analyzes account balances and margin account activity at month end and prepares supported account reconciliations and margin analysis.

Answers and resolves internal and external customer inquiries, including audit inquiries from outside auditors, Internal Auditing, producer auditors and regulatory agencies.

Files applicable regulatory reports as required by governmental agencies.

Strong understanding of applicable midstream accounting systems, including TIPS and Excel.

Supports projects as requested by management.

Maintains desk procedures to document the mechanics of booking the assigned assets.

Required Skills

Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficient in use of Excel.

Experience with Oracle or other comparable ERP system preferred.

Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.

Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities.

Highly motivated and team-oriented individual.

Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.

Excellent organization skills.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, business or finance.

Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a degreed professional.

Prefer minimum of 3 years of midstream industry experience.

Quorum Suite (TIPS, QCM, QDOD) experience preferred.

Strong understanding of GAAP and how it applies to midstream accounting

Senior Auditor – Greenspoint 15% Travel – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Senior Auditor I

Location:

Greenspoint Area

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position requires ability to provide oversight, training and guidance to junior auditors, and directly assist management in the conduct regular and special purpose audits. Position will also require that the associate become a mentor up to three staff auditors. Position requires industry knowledge and the practice of auditing. Also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills for extensive report writing responsibilities.

This position requires approximately 15% travel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Accounting and CPA. Minimum three years working experience in Auditing. Public Accounting experience a plus. Certifications in other related specialties (CFE, CIA, CMA, CISA) highly desirable.

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Position requires the ability to drive to audit location during the day, and lift audit bag weight.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt to the audit approach to each assignment. Good sense of judgment, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with auditees.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Credit & Collections Manager – Southeast Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Specific Duties:

  • Maintain Compliance with the Company’s Credit Policy and SOX
  • 　Manages daily Cash Collection & Application
  • Prepares monthly allowance for bad debts and write-off recommendation
  • Assists with the preparation & follow up of Letters of Credit
  • Maintains the customer master file.
  • Assists with the Various Audits requirements (Sales Tax, Bank, Internal (including Self-Monitoring) & external Audits.)

Direct Reports: 4

Experience: 5+ years

  • Letters of credit, UCC Filings, Joint checks etc…
  • Under Graduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics’

Traits:

  • Customer Friendly, Energetic team player, willing to jump in where needed, with good attention to detail.

April Newsletter for Houston Accounting Professionals – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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I hope you’re doing well.　 I wanted to get back in touch and let you know a little about what’s going on the Houston job market these days.　It seems that Houston is doing much better than the data from last year revealed. We actually added 3500 more jobs in 2011 than initially released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At this point Houston has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession. I have also read several articles that reference Houston　having　more demand for Accountants than any other city in the U.S (check out this article: http://wp.me/puDjI-jX　). I can certainly attest to the fact that Q1 was a very busy quarter for us and Q2 is not slowing down. Not only is Houston doing very well, but our other offices across the nation are also experiencing more jobs and a tighter candidate market.　 If you’re considering a move, now’s the time to dust off that old resume and get back in touch. If you’ve got any new updates on your search, I’d love to hear about them!Stay tuned for my next newsletter in June.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire (I accept all invitations)

Local Statistics:

  • National / Houston Unemployment rate:　8.9% / 7.2%
  • Houston’s recession officially ended in November　’11 when we recouped all　lost jobs since the peak in December 2008.　 Houston remains the 1st of the nations largest 20 metro areas to emerge.
  • From Feb ’11 to Feb ’12 Houston created 93,400 jobs.　 This represents a 3.7% increase.　 This ranks 1st in Texas metro areas.
  • Trade records abound – for the 6th consecutive month, the Galveston Customs District reports a record value of $269B
  • Auto sales on the rise – Looks like people are spending money on cars again.　 36.8% increase YTD.
  • Foreclosures are down 12.6% YTD
  • Price of Oil:　$103.57 (last year $109.57)
  • Oil Rig Count:1979 (last year 1782)
  • Industries hiring:
  • Services, Exploration & Production, Manufacturing, Service Companies, Oil & Gas Field Services. Healthcare & Hospitality
  • Positions in demand:
  • Senior and Staff Accountants,　Financial Analysts, Internal Auditors, Public Accounting, Operational Accounting Managers, Treasury, International Ta
  • Industries not hiring or flat: Telecommunications, Government, Real Estate, Financial

Division Controller – Northwest Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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Overview: Responsible for controlling excellence as it pertains to internal and external reporting, adherence to corporate policies and procedures, controlling of expense spending, and management of all cash collections and payments. Additional responsibilities include all company/department support, data quality evaluation/validation, cost center support and supervision of the accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger departments.

Responsibilities: 1. Provide accurate and timely reports to management (internal reporting), as required. 2. Provide accurate and timely reporting of company data to Corporate office (external reporting) as required. 3. Analyze cost center reports, review findings with appropriate manager/management each month. 4. Work with all departments to improve/maintain data quality. 5. Develop budget and forecast consolidations as required. 6. Perform monthly closing of the general ledger and subsystems in an accurate and timely manner. 7. Assist and manage the process of customer collections, including adherence to policies, collection goals, customer collection logs, and proper cash postings. 8. Reconcile or manage the process for all general ledger accounts. 9. Adherence to all policies and procedures as it pertains to the disbursement of company cash. 10. Coordination and general support of Company audits of both an internal and external nature. 11. Act as a resource to management regarding all accounting issues, reporting and analysis. 13. Perform other directly related appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. 2 – 5 years professional experience in finance accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment. 2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. 3. Experience with ERP software required (SAP)

Diane Delgado LeMaire|　Senior 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|

 

Great information about the Houston ACCOUNTING job market…..the talent pool is slowing drying up….

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Houston, You May Have a Problem

The Texas oil-and-gas town tops a new list of U.S. cities where finance organizations may find it difficult to staff up this year.

David McCann

If you’re a CFO in Houston and need to fill out your accounting staff, you may have a problem. Houston is the best city in the country for accounting and finance professionals, from accounts-payable clerks up through senior accounting managers, to find work, because of the plentiful supply of openings and a lack of qualified candidates to fill them.

So says Accounting Principals, a temporary staffing firm, which has released its second-annual study identifying the top cities for such professionals to find work. The firm tracked the orders coming in from its 110-plus U.S. branch locations over the past six months, and added in data from its sister company Parker & Lynch, a finance-executive search firm.

While the national unemployment figure stands at 8.5%, in finance and accounting it’s half that at about 4.2%, says Accounting Principals vice president Mike McNamara. In the cities that were among the 10 where finding such jobs was easiest, the incidence of unemployment in the field was even lower. The squeeze is being felt in markets across the country (see chart).

Houston, which didn’t even make last year’s list of best jobs cities, shot to the top this year based on a sudden boom in the cyclical oil-and-gas industry. That also hoisted Tulsa onto the list. Meanwhile, in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, the staffing and recruiting firms were filling more jobs in the financial-services sector than they had in several years.

The position of Richmond, Virginia, at No. 2 on the list, was something of a puzzle, McNamara admits. There was a noticeable uptick in hiring at the many supply-chain logistics firms located in and around Richmond, a port city that is close to Washington, D.C., and mortgage and loan-processing business was also up in the area. But McNamara says Accounting Principals is still analyzing why Richmond placed where it did.

In Atlanta, No. 5 on the 2012 list, the real estate and hospitality businesses are stronger this year, McNamara says, while unemployment in the accounting and finance field is very low, creating a good market for those who are looking for jobs there.

Diane Delgado LeMaire|　Senior 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|

 

Senior Auditor – Houston – 15% travel – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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My client is a publicly traded offshore drilling company that does roughly $600M in annual revenue.　 They are looking for an experienced auditor with either public acounting, or a mix of public/offshore drilling industry experience.　 The company is currently experiencing growth, which will this position ample opportunity for career growth. If you’re interested, or know someone who is,  email me at dcd@fittsroberts.com

Job Summary:

The Senior Auditor is a member of the corporate internal audit function who is responsible for leading and participating in audits of business and financial operations and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　

  • Communicate timely, clearly, and professionally with company personnel and IA management. Ability to document testing and findings in a way that is clear, concise, based on evidence presented, and within departmental and IIA standards.　

 

  • Plan and coordinate multiple audits simultaneously, perform risk analysis, and document processes and controls.　

 

  • Independently research and perform interviews with company personnel to properly create a scope and plan for the project.　

 

  • Design and perform testing to ensure proper functioning of processes and controls, and conclude on the results.　

 

  • Request, obtain, and analyze evidential data as a basis for creating an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the processes being reviewed.　

 

  • Perform testing to ensure proper functioning of processes and controls, and conclude on results via clear written and oral communication within the departmental standards. Identify opportunities for improvement on the operational processes and business cycles audited.　

 

  • Interact professionally with process owners to ensure that agreement on objectives, issues, and recommendations is achieved and clearly understood.　

 

  • Ensure use of computer assisted auditing techniques (CATT’s) to maximize audit results.　

 

  • Assess the completeness, accuracy, validity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the audit work for those audits and auditors for which you are responsible. Provide feedback as needed.　

 

  • Ability to perform documentation and testing of information systems processes and controls as needed by IA Department.　

 

  • Monitor progress of self and assigned projects against objectives; complete duties in a timely, complete, accurate, and effective manner. Keep IA management aware of project status and findings.　

 

  • Maintain a high attention to detail while producing quality work consistent with departmental and IIA standards.　

 

  • Possess technical skills to perform Oracle inquiries and extractions required for data analysis on projects.　

 

  • Portray a willingness to help team members when needs arise. Seek out additional job tasks when work is complete.　

 

  • Performs administrative tasks as assigned.　

 

  • Provide input for annual risk assessment and planning for the department.　

 

  • Provide on the job training and guidance to audit team members.　

 

  • Keep abreast of current internal auditing issues and practices through participating in professional development opportunities, training, professional association memberships and knowledge sharing with peers or colleagues. Use knowledge gained to better IA Department.

 

　Qualifications:

　

  • Must be diligent, hard-working, self motivated, professional, and possess good analytical skills.　

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems is preferred.　

 

  • CPA , CIA, CISA or actively pursing certification is required.　

 

  • Minimum 3 years public accounting, consulting, or internal auditing experience.　

 

  • Ability to oversee the work of others, prioritize and assign tasks, provides feedback to improve the professional quality of work performed and outcomes.　

 

  • Proficiency in process documentation.　

 

  • Familiarity with COSO, risk assessment, audit program execution, and WP creation is required.　

 

  • Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.　

 

  • Ability to professionally handle difficult issues and people is required.　

 

  • Objectivity, integrity and good professional judgment is required.　

 

  • Ability to professionally handle sensitive information and the ability to keep things strictly confidential is required.　

 

  • Ability to travel to foreign locations (apx.15%), some of them challenging is required.　

 

  • Ability to travel domestically and board a rig or vessel as needed (apx. 10%).　

 

  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing is preferred.　

 

  • Experience with CATT’s is preferred.　

 

Proficiency with Oracle is preferred.

HR Manager 90 to 120K plus bonus – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides Human Resources Management and support for all assigned represented and non-represented personnel. Counsels Managers, Supervisors and employees on all HR activities including salary administration, complaint resolution, investigations, discipline, and termination.

2. Supervision and leadership of the Administrative Services function including building services, receptionist duties, mail, invoicing, office moves, storage, copier and building general supplies.

3. Supports M & A activities for the corporation focusing on all Human Resources related issues including staffing, costing, comparative program analysis, site visits, and assigned transition issues.

4. Keeps current with operations and is involved in all HR activities to ensure consistent and fair application of policies and procedures as well as rules and regulations. Works with corporate and site management to develop tactics to maintain non-union status.

5. Leads expatriation, immigration and relocation activities for the corporation in conjunction with field HR personnel.

6. Coordinates development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.

7. Evaluates employee relations and workplace issues and meets with supervisors and managers to determine and implement effective remediation techniques to improve organization productivity.

8. Provides support of the administration of compensation and performance evaluation programs and initiatives.

9. Active participation with organization management and attends meetings of managers, supervisors, and work units to facilitate effective interpersonal communication among participants. Provides support and data to ensure better business decisions can be made.

10. Supports the corporate organizational, training and development initiatives including developing and conducting training to meet requirements.

11. Leads the gathering and analysis of HR related benchmarking and cost data with internal and external sources.

12. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations in the U.S. concerning employment and related human resource matters. Reviews & approves discipline and makes recommendations regarding discharge.

13. Responsible for assigned professional level recruiting and retention as well as provides assistance in recruiting and retention as needed.

14. Active leadership and participation in SAP HR systems development, implementation, training and roll-out activities as well as system enhancements and improvements.

15. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

16. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

17. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSBILITIES

Supervises the Administrative Services department totaling 1 exempt and 2 non-exempt personnel

 

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior 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| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Over 30 Accounting & Finance openings in Houston! Permanent and Contract!

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Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior 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| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Looking for 3 to 4 year Auditor – 10% travel – 40 to 45 hour work week!

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 Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Senior Internal Auditor may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing internal audit scope.
  • Performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
  • Assisting Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
  • Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas.
  • Providing input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
  • Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
  • Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
  • Directing and reviewing the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
  • Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
  • Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

 

Experienced Required:

2+ years of private industry experience and/or public accounting with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas

Travel – less than 10%

 

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