<p>Our client near Downtown Houston is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor for a contract assignment. In this leadership position, you will supervise payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-state (U.S.) and multi-province (Canada) operation, overseeing a team of six Payroll Specialists. This is a hands-on supervisory role within the company’s Shared Services group.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and coordinate all payroll processing activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of weekly payroll for union and non-union employees</li><li>Review team staffing to provide adequate coverage for all payroll tasks</li><li>Train, supervise, and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports</li><li>Assist management with implementation of quality control measures</li><li>Conduct regular reconciliation, reviews, and audits of payroll records to ensure compliance and accuracy</li><li>Process special payments including bonuses and taxable/non-taxable fringe benefits</li><li>Act as a main point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, accounting, and other internal departments</li><li>Provide support for the payroll hotline and resolve employee payroll issues</li><li>Function as a liaison with union representatives as required</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and proper security of all payroll information</li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><u>TREASURY MANAGER </u></p><p><strong>Strategic Treasury Leadership Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client, a growing professional services firm with operations across the United States and Canada, is seeking a Treasury Manager who thrives in building, scaling, and transforming finance organizations. This is not a traditional treasury role. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and hands-on executor—someone who can develop a vision, create the roadmap, build the processes, and drive successful execution.</p><p>This role is designed for a finance leader with a strong blend of Treasury, FP& A, and strategic finance experience, ideally gained within a large global organization. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner across the finance organization and broader enterprise, influencing stakeholders at all levels while helping modernize and scale key finance capabilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As the firm continues to grow, implements a new ERP system, and redesigns key finance processes, the Treasury Manager will play a critical role in building and enhancing treasury operations for the future. This individual will help establish best practices, improve cash visibility and forecasting, drive process standardization, and support broader finance transformation initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate has experience building, rebuilding, or significantly transforming a treasury function, with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, multi-entity, global environments. Success in this role requires someone who can balance strategic leadership with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and execute.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the evaluation, implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of treasury technologies and treasury management systems.</li><li>Partner with Finance, IT, and external vendors to enhance treasury infrastructure, automate workflows, improve reporting, and increase cash visibility.</li><li>Drive treasury system transformation initiatives, including treasury workstations, cash forecasting tools, bank connectivity platforms, and payment technologies.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline operations, strengthen controls, and support scalable growth.</li><li>What We're Looking For</li><li>The ideal candidate is a treasury leader who has helped modernize and elevate a treasury organization. They have successfully implemented treasury technology, built scalable forecasting processes, improved liquidity visibility, and partnered across finance to drive meaningful change.</li></ul><p><em>This person is a builder, not a maintainer. They can develop the roadmap, gain stakeholder buy-in, get into the details when necessary, and ultimately deliver measurable results.</em></p><p><em>Experience leading treasury transformation efforts within a global organization, including Treasury Management System or Treasury Workstation implementations, will be highly valued.</em></p><p> </p><p>What Makes This Opportunity Different</p><p>This is more than a traditional treasury management position. The individual selected will help shape the future state of treasury operations while serving as a trusted finance partner across the organization. The role offers significant visibility, the opportunity to lead meaningful change, and a clear path for long-term growth and increased responsibility.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a real estate development organization in Houston, Texas. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, guide a small team, and help ensure accurate reporting and a disciplined close process. The position also works closely with leadership and operational partners to strengthen controls, support business activity, and improve financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and performance oversight for a small accounting team to promote accuracy, accountability, and skill development.<br>• Oversee the month-end close cycle, ensuring financial results are completed on schedule and prepared in accordance with company standards.<br>• Examine journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and monthly statements to maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Lead coordination of the annual external audit and support recurring compliance and reporting obligations.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial analysis, management reporting, and other ad hoc support for business and leadership needs.<br>• Design and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to support operational demands and new initiatives.<br>• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, streamline workflows, and expand the use of automation within accounting processes.<br>• Collaborate with operations and senior leadership to provide accounting guidance and meaningful insight into financial performance.<br>• Support the effective use of ERP and financial reporting tools, including JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and consolidation-related systems where applicable.
<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 & 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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core financial operations and support sound business decision-making in Houston, Texas. This position oversees day-to-day accounting activities, ensures accurate reporting, and helps maintain compliance with tax, audit, and statutory obligations. The role also provides leadership to accounting staff while partnering with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting and finance operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and timely.</p><p>• Guide, coach, and evaluate accounting team members while building a productive and collaborative department environment.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related postings and reconciliations, including accurate entry of payroll data into company systems.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control functions, and provide coverage support across cash book and related processes when needed.</p><p>• Coordinate with external tax advisors and service providers to support compliance with income, business, sales, and use tax requirements.</p><p>• Manage fixed asset accounting by monitoring capital spending, reconciling activity to the general ledger, and ensuring assets are capitalized and tracked in line with company policy.</p><p>• Supervise employee expense reporting and reimbursement processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries tied to corporate card and personal expense activity.</p><p>• Support external audits, statutory reporting, and required filings with outside agencies, while maintaining accurate documentation for compliance purposes.</p><p>• Assist finance leadership with monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and the completion of month-end close activities such as accruals, intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Benefits Administrator to join our team in Hockley, Texas on a Contract basis. This position focuses on maintaining accurate benefits information, supporting employees with plan-related questions, and helping ensure deductions and eligibility data are properly managed. The ideal candidate brings strong Paycom experience, a detail-oriented approach to auditing, and the ability to work effectively with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review benefits information in Paycom to verify employee records, eligibility details, and payroll deductions are accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Examine enrollment activity and resolve inconsistencies affecting benefit elections, coded deductions, hours-based eligibility, and missing employee data.</p><p>• Reconcile benefit records between internal systems and insurance carriers to confirm enrollment data is correctly reflected across platforms.</p><p>• Work closely with Finance, HR, Payroll, and vendor partners to investigate discrepancies, address reporting concerns, and improve data integrity.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day support to employees by answering questions related to benefit plans, qualifying events, enrollment updates, and leave programs.</p><p>• Administer a range of benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and leave of absence programs.</p><p>• Assist with annual Open Enrollment activities, including record validation, employee support, and coordination of benefit updates.</p><p>• Maintain organized and compliant benefits documentation while aligning processes with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Shift priorities throughout the day as needed to respond to audits, employee requests, reconciliations, questions, and other time-sensitive business needs.</p>
<p>A growing service organization is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the coordination and execution of customer projects from initial scheduling through final invoicing. This role serves as the central point of communication between field technicians, customers, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed on time, accurately documented, and billed appropriately.</p><p>The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in an ISO 17025 laboratory, metrology, calibration, testing, or quality-focused environment is highly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Coordinate and manage customer projects from scheduling through completion.</li><li>Maintain project schedules and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.</li><li>Communicate with customers regarding upcoming service dates, scheduling changes, and project status updates.</li><li>Conduct regular follow-ups with field technicians to monitor job progress and resolve issues.</li><li>Review and audit project documentation for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Ensure project records are properly maintained for compliance and audit purposes.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate timely invoicing and month-end close requirements.</li><li>Track project activity using Excel and company systems.</li><li>Confirm customer site requirements, safety protocols, and access needs prior to project execution.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and help develop standardized procedures and templates.</li><li>Serve as a resource for project-related questions and escalations.</li></ul>
<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'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'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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Administrator to support and strengthen the enterprise technology environment in the Houston downtown area. This role leads the reliability, performance, and security of network infrastructure while partnering with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and improve long-term operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across on-premises and cloud-based platforms, along with a proactive approach to standardization, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Define and uphold enterprise network standards, architecture guidelines, and infrastructure best practices across the organization.</p><p>• Deploy, configure, and support servers, network hardware, and virtual infrastructure to maintain dependable day-to-day operations.</p><p>• Investigate outages, connectivity problems, and system alerts, escalating when needed and coordinating with IT teams and service providers to prevent repeat issues.</p><p>• Provide technical support for IP-connected devices such as printers, scanners, and mobile endpoints to ensure consistent connectivity and usability.</p><p>• Review network activity for suspicious behavior, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective measures to protect systems and data.</p><p>• Manage records for network equipment, software assets, and licensing to maintain accurate inventory and lifecycle visibility.</p><p>• Keep network diagrams, monitoring tools, and alerting structures current so device status, location, and incidents can be tracked at all times.</p><p>• Perform recurring tasks such as vulnerability scans, access reviews, patch scheduling, backup validation, and disaster recovery testing to strengthen operational resilience.</p><p>• Guide users and stakeholders on new systems, tools, and equipment by delivering practical training and support as needed.</p>
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support and maintain core infrastructure in The Woodlands, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage day-to-day server and desktop environments while helping ensure reliable access, security, and performance across key systems. The role will focus on administration of Windows-based platforms, user access services, and endpoint technologies in a fast-paced IT environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and maintain Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, permissions, and directory structure management.<br>• Support Microsoft Windows Server environments by monitoring system health, applying updates, and resolving operational issues.<br>• Provide technical administration for Windows 10 endpoints, ensuring consistent performance, patch compliance, and user support readiness.<br>• Manage and troubleshoot Citrix-based access solutions to help maintain secure and dependable connectivity for end users.<br>• Perform hardware support and coordination for Dell Technologies equipment, including setup, maintenance, and issue resolution.<br>• Investigate system incidents and service disruptions, identify root causes, and implement timely corrective actions.<br>• Maintain system documentation, configuration records, and administrative procedures to support operational continuity.<br>• Partner with internal IT teams to improve infrastructure stability, security practices, and overall user experience.
We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to support cooperative purchasing initiatives within the education sector. This long-term contract position focuses on creating, administering, and maintaining awarded contracts while building strong relationships with vendors, members, and internal stakeholders. The role requires an organized individual who can manage multiple priorities, support public-facing activities, and help ensure contract processes remain compliant, accurate, and efficient.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development of contract specifications and statements of work for new cooperative purchasing opportunities.<br>• Administer awarded agreements by monitoring compliance, coordinating amendments or extensions, and reviewing vendor cost and pricing information.<br>• Facilitate communication between participating members and vendors to address service concerns and support effective contract performance.<br>• Organize and support vendor orientations, training sessions, seminars, conferences, and other outreach events, including logistics such as venue selection and catering arrangements.<br>• Conduct market research through discussions with vendors, industry professionals, and end users to identify current product standards and best practices.<br>• Ensure solicitations are publicly posted in appropriate channels and support bid opening activities in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Maintain accurate contract files and update program, vendor, and member information within departmental databases and software tools.<br>• Partner with internal teams to track vendor performance, prepare contract documentation for approvals, and support timely renewals of annual agreements.<br>• Represent the program in presentations, trade events, and stakeholder meetings as needed, including occasional travel.<br>• Provide cross-functional support to colleagues, share guidance when needed, and handle additional assigned duties while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
<p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Corporate Controller</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract-to-Hire</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Onsite with 9/80 schedule available, offering every other Friday off</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Payroll Accountant to join a growing construction organization. This role is responsible for managing payroll processing, labor costing, and payroll compliance while ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction payroll, job cost accounting, and multi-state payroll compliance, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, labor hours, and job cost allocations</li><li>Prepare monthly insurance billings and maintain 401(k) deductions and payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities</li><li>Maintain payroll records, tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments</li><li>Allocate labor costs to projects and cost codes accurately</li><li>Support payroll audits and respond to employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Project Managers, and Accounting teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and compliance</li></ul>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations for our team in The Woodlands, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to financial reporting, and the ability to keep month-end activities on track. The selected candidate will oversee critical close processes, maintain accurate financial records, and support sound decision-making through timely reporting and analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and accounting entries are recorded accurately.<br>• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules that reflect the organization’s performance and financial position.<br>• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues promptly.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting activity within QuickBooks and help maintain the integrity of financial data.<br>• Supervise accounting workflows and provide guidance to staff to promote accuracy, consistency, and accountability.<br>• Analyze account activity and reporting trends to support leadership with clear financial insight.<br>• Strengthen internal accounting procedures to improve efficiency and support compliance with company standards.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, answer financial questions, and support operational needs.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to support hiring efforts in Sugarland, Texas. This position will lead end-to-end recruiting for roles spanning engineering, construction, and procurement within industrial, manufacturing, and energy-focused settings. The ideal candidate will combine strong sourcing ability, organized coordination, and clear communication to attract talent and guide candidates through a smooth hiring process.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead recruitment activities from initial intake discussions with hiring managers through offer preparation and final candidate selection.</p><p>• Develop compelling job advertisements and publish openings across appropriate sourcing channels to attract applicants with relevant experience.</p><p>• Identify and engage both active and passive talent using search techniques, industry networks, online platforms, and internal candidate resources.</p><p>• Arrange and coordinate interviews, ensuring timely scheduling and clear communication between candidates and hiring teams.</p><p>• Track applicant progress in the applicant tracking system and maintain accurate, up-to-date candidate records throughout the process.</p><p>• Deliver a positive experience for applicants by representing the organization effectively during all recruiting interactions.</p><p>• Support recruiting initiatives and contribute to workflow enhancements that improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Recruiter to support hiring initiatives for a dynamic organization. This is a long-term contract position offering a hybrid schedule, with remote work on Monday and Friday and onsite collaboration Tuesday through Thursday. The person in this role will drive full-cycle recruitment efforts, strengthen job documentation, and build strong partnerships with hiring teams to attract talent with relevant experience in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate existing position summaries and develop new role documentation as needed to create consistent, skills-based job profiles across key functions.<br>• Administer recruiting activity through the applicant tracking system, including opening requisitions, maintaining accurate records, and monitoring progress throughout the hiring cycle.<br>• Advertise opportunities and identify talent through a range of channels, including online platforms, social media, and other internal and external sourcing methods.<br>• Maintain clear, timely communication with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders to keep the recruitment process moving efficiently.<br>• Build productive relationships across the organization to support talent acquisition goals and provide guidance on hiring-related needs.<br>• Act as the primary point of contact for external staffing partners and coordinate collaboration with approved agencies.<br>• Oversee pre-employment steps for selected candidates, ensuring required documentation and screening activities are completed on schedule.<br>• Support local hiring events, attend or organize job fairs, and conduct in-person interviews when needed.<br>• Travel as required to meet hiring demands across locations and provide broader recruiting support.