<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Accounting Manager to lead core accounting activities and provide strong financial oversight for our Houston, Texas operations within the energy and natural resources sector. This role will guide planning cycles, oversee close and reporting activities, and deliver meaningful analysis that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to financial controls, operational partnership, and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the site’s annual budget development and manage quarterly forecast updates in partnership with local leadership to ensure timely and reliable financial outlooks.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, including project-related accounting tasks, and produce complete monthly reporting packages for management review.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial results, highlighting revenue movement, margin performance, cost trends, and key expense drivers across the facility.</p><p>• Analyze differences between actual results and budget or forecast assumptions, then present clear findings and practical recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Maintain and update facility absorption rates in line with established global standards while keeping relevant stakeholders informed of changes.</p><p>• Ensure balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled before each monthly close, with close attention to work-in-progress and accrued or deferred revenue balances.</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting activities, coordinate physical count procedures with operations, and lead reconciliation and excess or obsolete inventory reviews.</p><p>• Review fixed and intangible asset activity for policy compliance, support asset verification counts, and confirm timely capitalization of qualifying purchases.</p><p>• Administer intercompany account reconciliations and confirmations, while also supporting cash forecasting, invoicing accuracy, collection efforts, audit requests, internal control documentation, and ongoing improvement of finance processes and reporting tools.</p>
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p>Growing distribution-focused business is seeking a hands-on <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to lead day-to-day accounting operations, supervise a small team, and serve as a key business partner to the CFO. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning the month-end close process, delivering accurate financial reporting, and providing inventory and operational accounting support. </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet analyses.</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, costing analysis, and reporting for distribution operations.</li><li>Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Supervise and develop a team of 2 Accounting Clerks.</li><li>Support year-end audit and external accounting requirements.</li><li>Partner directly with the CFO on financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Why Consider This Opportunity?</u></strong></p><ul><li>Direct exposure to executive leadership and the CFO.</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a growing organization.</li><li>Broad accounting leadership role with visibility across operations.</li><li>Stable company with strong culture and long-term career potential.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<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>Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to support transportation invoicing operations in Baytown, Texas. This role is ideal for someone with experience in rail, freight, or logistics environments who can manage complex billing activities with accuracy and urgency. The successful candidate will work across operational and financial records to ensure charges are correct, issues are resolved quickly, and invoices are completed on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and issue invoices for rail-related services, including freight movement, storage, demurrage, and other transportation charges.</p><p>• Examine shipment records, pricing terms, contracts, and customer-specific agreements to confirm that billing details are complete and accurate.</p><p>• Research invoice questions, identify the source of discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions for customer disputes in a timely manner.</p><p>• Compare and reconcile billing information across operations, transportation, and accounting platforms to maintain consistent financial records.</p><p>• Partner with operations personnel to verify shipment activity, service details, and applicable charges before finalizing invoices.</p><p>• Track billing schedules and customer submission requirements to ensure invoicing is completed within established deadlines.</p><p>• Produce billing summaries and provide support for month-end close through accurate reporting and documentation.</p><p>• Maintain organized customer account data, rate tables, and billing support files for audit readiness and ongoing accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with outstanding receivables by reviewing open invoice items and responding to customer questions related to payment and charges.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist</strong> to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is ideal for someone with strong AR and complex billing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with sales teams, and ensuring billing accuracy and contract compliance.</p><p>This role will be responsible for managing assigned customer contracts, preparing invoices, reviewing billing activity, and serving as a key resource for billing-related questions and contract interpretation.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and process timely and accurate customer invoices.</li><li>Review and audit billing data to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance with customer contracts.</li><li>Analyze contract terms and determine billable versus non-billable items.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of assigned customer accounts and contracts.</li><li>Partner closely with Sales and Operations teams to resolve billing discrepancies and answer contract-related questions.</li><li>Review revenue and contract information prior to invoicing.</li><li>Research and resolve customer billing issues.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation to support invoicing and contract compliance.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable functions and other special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to manage day-to-day payables operations and help keep financial processes accurate, organized, and on schedule. This role is an important part of a high-performing finance team, providing support to staff, building strong vendor relationships, and helping improve efficiency across invoice and payment workflows. The ideal Accounts Payable Lead candidate has solid accounts payable experience, proven leadership skills, and a hands-on approach that works well in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Lead</p><p>• Lead the day-to-day work of the accounts payable team, including coaching, training, and providing support to help drive strong performance and professional growth.</p><p>• Act as a main point of contact for vendors, handling more complex payment inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong working relationships.</p><p>• Oversee invoice review, coding, and payment processing to help ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of check, ACH, and other payment cycles.</p><p>• Support the implementation and ongoing use of accounts payable and procurement systems, including automation tools that help improve efficiency and strengthen controls.</p><p>• Prepare reports for finance leadership to provide visibility into payables activity, outstanding items, and operational trends.</p><p>• Work closely with procurement, finance, and other internal teams to improve coordination and help create smoother end-to-end processes.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and special projects that support team and company goals.</p><p>• Stay on top of multiple priorities and deadlines while handling sensitive financial information with sound judgment and discretion.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing Clerk to join a team in Houston, Texas in a contract role with permanent potential. This position supports accurate invoicing, accounts receivable follow-up, commission processing, and financial reporting for project-based work. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with billing systems and spreadsheets, and able to collaborate with project and finance teams while keeping deadlines on track.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and distribute client invoices for project and milestone billing in alignment with contract terms and billing schedules.<br>• Track outstanding receivables, follow up on payment activity, and address invoice questions or discrepancies to support timely collections.<br>• Maintain billing records and aging documentation, ensuring reporting is current, accurate, and easy to review.<br>• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to help accelerate invoice delivery and improve payment turnaround on active projects.<br>• Calculate and process sales commission payments with attention to accuracy and supporting documentation.<br>• Set up new projects in the financial system, including billing rules, coding structures, and phase details needed for proper tracking.<br>• Partner with project managers and team members to support monthly cost projections and prepare project-related financial summaries.<br>• Assist the finance department during month-end activities through data entry support, accrual review, and related reconciliation tasks.<br>• Provide backup assistance for accounts payable by helping process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and purchasing card transactions as needed.<br>• Contribute to a safe and compliant work environment while carrying out additional administrative or finance-related duties assigned by management.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a high-volume payroll operation supporting a large, multi-state employee population in Houston, Texas. The Payroll Manager role combines hands-on payroll ownership with team leadership, requiring someone who can manage complex pay practices, maintain compliance, and strengthen day-to-day payroll execution. The position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working across multiple entities, supporting union-related payroll considerations, and improving processes in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager position:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 750 employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate weekly processing.</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a distributed team of three payroll staff members, assigning priorities, reviewing output, and promoting consistent service delivery.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple tax entities, including reconciliations, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</p><p>• Administer pay for employees with varied compensation models, including training rates, standard earnings, and other nontraditional pay arrangements.</p><p>• Apply payroll rules tied to union agreements, benefit programs, and pension requirements while maintaining accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Serve as the internal expert on ADP Workforce Now and related payroll processes, resolving issues and guiding effective system usage.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll data transfers between ADP Workforce Now and connected platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to support operational continuity.</p><p>• Assess existing payroll workflows and introduce stronger procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve reliability and efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to provide payroll insight, support contract-related interpretation, and bring stability to the payroll function.</p>
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-entity organization based in Houston, Texas. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and serving as the primary owner of payroll administration from onboarding to separation. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in reporting, reconciliations, retirement plan administration, and process oversight within a complex payroll environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for approximately 50 employees across multiple entities, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review and maintain payroll inputs such as time records, compensation updates, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, leave balances, and direct deposit changes.<br>• Administer payroll-related employee transactions including onboarding, separations, pay adjustments, tax updates, and other employee record changes.<br>• Provide governance and oversight for payroll activities handled at the branch level, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.<br>• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and address payroll practices to reduce risk and maintain proper controls.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including account reconciliations, W-2 preparation, tax reporting, and setup for the new payroll year.<br>• Reconcile benefit deductions and work with external vendors to resolve discrepancies and support accurate remittance processing.<br>• Support administration of retirement programs, including 401(k) and deferred compensation plans, with attention to deductions, reporting, and compliance requirements.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, perform account reconciliations, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements as business needs evolve.<br>• Handle off-cycle payroll runs, manual payments, and occasional travel requirements as needed to support deadlines and operational priorities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting activities and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for our Houston, Texas team. This role will lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and provide insight into project costs and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to month-end close, and the ability to improve processes across a growing finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity while resolving issues that could affect reporting integrity.</p><p>• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, ensuring invoices, collections, and vendor payments are processed efficiently and correctly.</p><p>• Manage daily cash activity by tracking incoming and outgoing funds, coordinating approvals, executing payments, and maintaining organized supporting records.</p><p>• Analyze project budgets and spending trends, identify variances, and present practical recommendations to leadership for cost control and planning.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax requirements as well as relevant accounting standards and reporting guidelines.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and supporting a smooth audit process.</p><p>• Investigate and clear account discrepancies in a timely manner to preserve accurate general ledger balances and reliable financial data.</p><p>• Contribute to the refinement of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation practices to improve consistency, visibility, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support ongoing finance operational improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead financial operations and strengthen fiscal stewardship for the organization in Houston, Texas. This role oversees core accounting activities, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related financial coordination while partnering with leadership on planning and decision support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff, improve processes, and communicate financial insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the organization’s accounting framework by managing financial controls, refining procedures, and monitoring revenue activity to support accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health.</p><p>• Produce and review monthly and annual financial deliverables, including statements, reconciliations, payroll-related entries, budget documents, and management reports within established timelines.</p><p>• Lead the annual budget cycle, forecasting efforts, cash planning, and longer-range financial analysis in partnership with executive leadership, department managers, and human resources.</p><p>• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, identify emerging trends, and present actionable recommendations that help leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activity by serving as the main contact for auditors and preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and required financial filings in collaboration with accounting team members.</p><p>• Partner with senior leadership to prepare financial materials and explain performance trends for board finance and audit committee discussions.</p><p>• Work closely with development and organizational leadership on donation tracking, financial strategy, funding alignment, resource planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related accounting support, supervise financial system usage and optimization, and help maintain effective processes across accounting operations.</p><p>• Administer the organization’s insurance program by managing renewals, certificates, cost allocations, risk considerations, and vendor communication.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff by providing training, performance feedback, coverage support, grant compliance guidance, deadline coordination, and reporting oversight for funded programs.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>Our client is hiring for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume payables operation for a publicly traded organization in Houston, Texas. This position is suited for a hands-on leader who can strengthen controls, improve performance through meaningful metrics, and guide a team in a fast-moving environment. The role also plays a key part in advancing process efficiency through automation, AI-driven improvements, and finance system enhancements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Manager</p><p>• Direct the daily workflow of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and vendor payments are completed accurately and within required timelines.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support supervisors and team members to build a strong, accountable, and service-oriented AP organization.</p><p>• Uphold a disciplined control framework by enforcing company policies and supporting compliance with public company requirements.</p><p>• Create, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators and operational reporting to drive efficiency, accuracy, and service improvements.</p><p>• Evaluate existing procedures, identify gaps, and implement practical process enhancements that increase scalability and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Contribute to automation efforts, AI-related initiatives, and finance system implementations or upgrades tied to the AP function.</p><p>• Work closely with procurement, operations, and accounting partners to resolve invoice exceptions, payment concerns, and supplier-related issues.</p><p>• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve responsiveness, communication, and overall service delivery.</p>