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13 results for Budget Analyst in Baytown, TX

Financial Analyst
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our manufacturing team in Houston, Texas and contribute to informed financial decision-making across a growing organization. This role will focus on turning financial data into meaningful insights, supporting leadership with reporting and forecasting, and helping improve operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound business judgment, and the motivation to grow within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create financial analyses, forecasts, and management reports that support planning and business decisions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting on financial performance, including trend analysis, key indicators, and budget-to-actual comparisons.</p><p>• Evaluate operational and financial results to uncover opportunities for greater efficiency and improved performance.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that guide strategic planning, budgeting, and scenario analysis.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to deliver project-based analysis and recommendations for business initiatives.</p><p>• Stay current on applicable financial policies, reporting practices, and internal guidelines to ensure accurate analysis.</p><p>• Assist the Division Controller with special requests, customized reporting, and other analytical needs as they arise.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Billing Analyst
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in North Houston is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented <strong>Billing Specialist on a contract to full-time basis</strong> to prepare, review, and issue accurate customer invoices in a timely manner. This role works closely with Sales, Operations, and Accounting to resolve billing discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and support financial reporting and month-end close activities. <strong>This position is fully onsite, Monday-Friday from 8-5pm. </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and send customer invoices based on contracts, sales orders, and service documentation.</li><li>Verify billing details such as pricing, quantities, purchase orders, and account information.</li><li>Research and resolve billing discrepancies with internal teams.</li><li>Maintain organized billing records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Respond to customer billing questions and provide requested backup.</li><li>Monitor unbilled items to ensure timely invoicing.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.</li><li>Partner with Collections and Accounts Receivable to resolve payment discrepancies.</li><li>Support process improvements to increase billing accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Provide backup support to billing team members or front desk as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Business Analyst
  • the Woodlands, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Financial Analyst</p><p>The Woodlands, TX (Fully In-Office)</p><p>Our client, a growing regional organization with operations across multiple states, is seeking a Financial Analyst for an immediate opportunity. This is a newly created position driven by company growth and offers significant visibility throughout the organization.</p><p>The Financial Analyst will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operational, Supply Chain, and Logistics leadership to analyze business performance, develop meaningful reporting, and identify opportunities for operational improvement. This role is ideal for a data-driven professional who enjoys working with large datasets, building impactful dashboards, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Develop, maintain, and enhance complex reporting and dashboards utilizing Power BI.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to provide actionable insights that drive business performance.</li><li>Monitor and analyze capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx).</li><li>Support the purchase, movement, tracking, and analysis of physical goods across multiple locations.</li><li>Perform supply chain and logistics analysis to identify inefficiencies, optimize processes, and improve operational performance.</li><li>Analyze inventory movement, utilization trends, transportation metrics, and distribution-related data to support business objectives.</li><li>Assist leadership with forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and operational reporting.</li><li>Create and automate reporting processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to various levels of management.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Cost Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in cost analysis, inventory management, month-end close activities, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Participate in monthly and year-end close processes.</li><li>Maintain and analyze standard costing and investigate cost variances.</li><li>Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and cycle count activities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement initiatives.</li><li>Analyze labor, overhead, production, and inventory-related costs.</li><li>Review and maintain product costing data and bill of materials information.</li><li>Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and reporting.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, send your resume to [email protected]. </p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33.65 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Cost Accountant</strong> for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing organization. The Cost Accountant will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing and operational costs, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting financial reporting and budgeting processes. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with operations to drive cost efficiencies and improve profitability.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Analyze and maintain standard costs for products, materials, labor, and overhead.</li><li>Monitor inventory transactions and perform inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly inventory and cost accounting journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including variance analysis and financial reporting.</li><li>Investigate and explain material, labor, overhead, and production variances.</li><li>Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.</li><li>Review inventory reserves and assist with inventory valuation processes.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Prepare recurring and ad hoc cost analysis reports for management.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Cost Accountant
  • Galena Park, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing operation in Texas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can translate production and inventory data into meaningful financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear communication, and hands-on experience with cost accounting processes in a manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze product and production costs to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve financial performance.<br>• Maintain standard costing data and review cost assumptions to ensure accurate valuation of materials, labor, and overhead.<br>• Reconcile inventory activity with the general ledger and investigate variances affecting financial results.<br>• Prepare recurring cost, inventory, and variance reports for leadership to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Monitor inventory balances and valuation methods to help maintain accurate financial records across manufacturing operations.<br>• Partner with production and operations teams to review cost drivers, inventory movement, and reporting accuracy.<br>• Support month-end close activities related to costing, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.<br>• Use SAP Business One to manage accounting data, reporting, and cost-related analysis within the manufacturing environment.
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst/Manager
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented finance specialist to support planning, reporting, and business decision-making for a growing manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas. This role will partner with operational and leadership teams to interpret financial results, build forward-looking analyses, and communicate clear recommendations to executives. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&amp;A capability, understands manufacturing cost drivers, and can work effectively in both English and Spanish across multiple locations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models, forecasts, and annual operating plans to support strategic and day-to-day business decisions.<br>• Analyze monthly and quarterly results, identify performance trends, and explain key variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.<br>• Partner with plant and business leaders to translate financial data into practical insights that improve operational and financial performance.<br>• Prepare concise executive-level summaries, presentations, and reporting materials that clearly communicate financial outcomes and recommendations.<br>• Support the budgeting cycle by coordinating inputs, validating assumptions, and helping maintain a disciplined planning process.<br>• Monitor manufacturing-related financial drivers, including cost behavior and production impacts, to strengthen business understanding and decision support.<br>• Collaborate with teams across Spanish-speaking locations to gather information, discuss results, and ensure alignment on financial priorities.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and assist with finance-related system or reporting changes when needed.
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Project Controller (Hybrid – Houston, TX)</strong></p><p>Our client is a global, growth-oriented energy services organization is seeking a <strong>Project Controller</strong> to join its regional project finance team. This role partners closely with Project Managers and operational leadership to drive project performance, mitigate commercial risk, and optimize revenue and cash flow across a portfolio of engagements.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high-visibility, business-facing role offering a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office or onsite).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor, analyze, and report on project financial performance, providing actionable insights to leadership</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to support financial planning, forecasting, and overall project health</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with contract terms and internal guidelines</li><li>Lead recurring financial reviews across individual projects and broader portfolios</li><li>Oversee revenue recognition in alignment with IFRS 15 (including percentage-of-completion and time &amp; materials models)</li><li>Review and challenge financial inputs from project teams, including identification of change order requirements</li><li>Conduct monthly project review meetings to evaluate financial status, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Manage project accounting activity, including expenditure tracking, accruals, and financial close support</li><li>Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) balances and proactively address collectability and exposure risks</li><li>Identify and escalate high-risk financial items to senior finance leadership</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegated authority structures, and accounting policies</li><li>Support project teams with financial guidance and promote strong commercial awareness</li><li>Assist with project close-out activities, including reconciliation, margin validation, and write-off analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>4+ years of experience in project accounting, project controls, or financial analysis within a project-based environment (e.g., engineering, consulting, construction, or professional services)</li><li>Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)</li><li>Experience partnering with operational leaders in a business-facing finance role</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP or project accounting systems</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to complex, high-impact projects</li><li>Strong partnership with operations and leadership teams</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial performance and process improvements</li><li>Flexible hybrid work environment</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Project Accountant
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Project Accountant / Billing Role! </p><p>A highly respected organization in the professional services/design space is adding a <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to its Houston team due to continued growth and several significant new project wins. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to join an exceptionally stable company with a strong culture, long-tenured team and exciting project portfolio.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Why This Opportunity?</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Newly created position due to growth</strong> and several major project wins</li><li>Exceptional company and team stability with <strong>very low employee turnover</strong></li><li>Work on <strong>high-profile projects across the country! </strong></li><li>Join a collaborative Houston team with impressive tenure and a culture people genuinely enjoy</li><li>Report to a <strong>hands-on, supportive leader</strong> who is highly invested in his team&#39;s success</li><li>Strong overall compensation and benefits package, including <strong>profit sharing, 401(k), generous PTO and paid downtown parking</strong></li><li>Stable organization with a strong financial foundation and long-term track record of success</li></ul><p><strong><u>The Role</u></strong></p><p>This position will own the financial management and billing activities for a portfolio of projects throughout the full project lifecycle. You&#39;ll partner closely with Project Managers and operational leaders to ensure projects remain financially healthy while managing everything from project setup and contract terms to invoicing, forecasting and collections.</p><p>Responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Manage <strong>high-volume project billing</strong> across a portfolio of active projects</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to review project budgets, staffing plans, fees and financial performance</li><li>Review contracts and understand terms related to billing and fee management</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contractual requirements</li><li>Monitor project performance, including <strong>actual vs. budget results</strong>, and identify potential issues or trends</li><li>Review project labor and expenses for accuracy and appropriateness</li><li>Coordinate consultant invoices and payments</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable and partner with Project Managers on collection efforts</li><li>Provide financial reporting and analysis to project and office leadership</li><li>Support project setup and financial maintenance throughout the project lifecycle</li><li>Serve as a financial resource to Project Managers and operational teams</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and efficiencies</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in hearing more, please apply today!! Or you can reach out to Casey Engeling directly on LinkedIn. </strong></p>
  • 2026-09-30T00:00:00Z
Billing Accountant
  • La Porte, Texas
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Billing Accountant to support construction-focused accounting operations in La Porte, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, precise with financial details, and comfortable managing billing activity across multiple projects. The position will play a key role in receivables, invoicing, contract review, and related accounting support while working closely with project teams, clients, and vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a high volume of project billing transactions and maintain accurate accounts receivable records for construction-related work.<br>• Create and activate new jobs in the company system to ensure projects are set up correctly for billing and financial tracking.<br>• Develop and update schedules of values to support progress billing and align invoicing with project scope and milestones.<br>• Examine pay applications and contract documents to confirm billing complies with customer agreements and project terms.<br>• Prepare invoices for labor, materials, and other project charges, ensuring amounts are complete, timely, and well documented.<br>• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up with customers on past-due invoices, and support collection efforts to improve cash flow.<br>• Generate and review financial and billing reports in Viewpoint Spectrum to identify discrepancies and support decision-making.<br>• Access customer billing portals to submit invoices, track payment status, and maintain current account documentation.<br>• Verify unit pricing, billing rates, and payroll-related rates for accuracy, and provide backup assistance for payroll processing when needed.<br>• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams on billing questions, contract administration matters, and the use of internal AI tools as required.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Billing Accountant
  • La Porte, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Billing Accountant to support project invoicing and accounts receivable activities for industrial construction work. This Billing Accountant focuses on accurate contract billing, payment tracking, and detailed review of project documentation, contract terms and/or Purchase Orders to ensure invoices reflect approved terms and completed work. The ideal Billing Accountant is highly organized, comfortable working with billing data in Excel and Spectrum, and confident coordinating with project teams and customers to resolve billing and payment issues effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Billing Accountant</p><p>• Prepare customer invoices for industrial construction projects, including lump-sum, time-and-material, and cost-based billing arrangements.</p><p>• Set up new jobs in the accounting system using contract details, unit pricing, purchase order information, and schedule of values data.</p><p>• Review contracts, pay applications, and project backup to confirm billed percentages, retainage, prior invoicing, and current charges are accurate.</p><p>• Use project managers’ completion updates to generate invoices that align with contractual terms and verified progress.</p><p>• Monitor accounts receivable activity by tracking billings, cash receipts, collections status, and remaining purchase order balances.</p><p>• Apply cash receipts and support the full billing cycle from invoice creation through payment reconciliation.</p><p>• Work with customers in a detail-focused manner to address overdue balances and follow up on outstanding payments.</p><p>• Utilizing AI to produce ERP and Excel-based billing and financial reports, including summary information for management using tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions.</p><p>• Verify that labor is billed using approved customer billing rates rather than payroll rates and assist with contract administration as needed.</p>
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Grant Accountant
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our non-profit client is looking for a grant accountant to join their team on a long term contract basis. This role is 100% onsite and will be around 35 hours week. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly invoicing and billing activities for grant-funded programs, ensuring charges are complete, accurate, and submitted on schedule.</p><p>• Track grant spending and incoming funds to confirm activity aligns with approved budgets, funding terms, and reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Review invoices and payment requests from partner organizations and vendors, then process them in accordance with grant guidelines and internal controls.</p><p>• Analyze grant awards, funding histories, and financial transactions to maintain clear records and support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits, compliance reviews, budget planning, and formal reporting needs.</p><p>• Monitor reimbursement status and follow up on outstanding receivables to help ensure timely collection and proper financial reporting.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders and external agencies to resolve accounting issues, strengthen grant oversight, and maintain compliance across programs.</p><p>• Complete account analysis and reconciliations related to grant activity, confirming that federal and other restricted funds are recorded correctly within the accounting system.</p><p>• Research historical grant records and assist with drawdown activity, reporting requirements, and process improvements that enhance accountability and recordkeeping.</p><p>• Contribute to training and other general accounting support related to grant administration as business needs require.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Financial Planner
  • Houston, Texas
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Financial Planner to support clients with thoughtful, personalized financial guidance in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on building clear planning recommendations across retirement, tax, investment, and estate considerations while working closely with advisors and internal specialists. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the communication skills needed to turn complex financial information into practical next steps for clients.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create tailored financial planning deliverables, including long-term retirement scenarios, spending analyses, and personal balance sheet summaries using planning software and supporting tools.</p><p>• Evaluate tax situations and model future outcomes to uncover strategies that can improve tax efficiency and strengthen overall financial results.</p><p>• Review outside investment accounts to assess asset mix, risk exposure, tax implications, and fit with client objectives, then collaborate with advisors and investment professionals on suitable recommendations.</p><p>• Coordinate key activities involved in bringing on new clients, partnering with advisors and senior leadership to help ensure a smooth and organized onboarding experience.</p><p>• Research planning issues related to insurance coverage, pension benefits, Social Security, Medicare, and workplace benefit programs to support well-rounded recommendations.</p><p>• Examine estate planning materials, summarize relevant findings for clients and advisors, and identify follow-up actions involving beneficiaries, ownership arrangements, and legal coordination.</p><p>• Prepare clear planning insights and supporting analyses that help clients understand available options and make informed financial decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
  • 2026-09-13T00:00:00Z