<p>Our client is a steadily growing company with strong year-over-year revenue increases and an exceptional team known for long tenure, stability, and a collaborative culture. Due to an upcoming retirement, we are excited to add a new member to our accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership of their work, variety in their day-to-day duties, and the chance to contribute to a company with a strong foundation and bright future.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Overview</p><p><br></p><p>The Accountant will play an essential role in daily and monthly accounting operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels in reconciliation, financial accuracy, and supporting the business with meaningful analysis. You will have exposure to a wide range of accounting functions—including bank and balance sheet activities, payroll support, and job costing—and will participate in special projects that help improve processes and support continued growth. Our environment values initiative and provides opportunities to learn and expand your skill set.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely</li><li>Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and review accounts for accuracy each month</li><li>Manage subcontractor payroll, including verification, setup, compliance, and weekly processing</li><li>Support job costing, ensuring accurate tracking, coding, and reporting of job-related expenses</li><li>Process and review employee expense reports following company policies</li><li>Handle intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and cross-entity activity</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and preparing the P& L</li><li>Maintain prepaid schedules and recurring allocations</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax reports and monitor multi-jurisdiction compliance</li><li>Track, assess, and support franchise tax requirements and exposure</li><li>Work on a variety of special projects, process improvements, and ad-hoc reporting as assigned</li><li>Utilize QuickBooks Desktop to manage day-to-day accounting activity</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, send your email to [email protected]</p>
<p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Billing Specialist</strong> for an <strong>immediate contract-to-hire need</strong> at their Spring, TX location. This is a fully onsite role supporting a growing service operation, with direct training from the Office Manager and clear long-term growth potential. The focus is high-volume, detail-oriented job billing with established processes and hands-on training provided.</p><p>The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-driven, and eager to grow into a long-term role with a stable team.</p><p><br></p><p>Work Schedule & Environment</p><ul><li>Fully onsite in Spring, TX</li><li>Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day</li><li>Flexible start time (as early as 6:30 AM; 8:00 AM–5:00 PM also works)</li><li>Contract-to-hire opportunity</li><li>Once hired on, rotating <strong>paid weekend on-call</strong> schedule</li><li>Smart casual dress code (jeans acceptable; professional appearance required)</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and process job billing for service work</li><li>Review plumber time sheets and job folders prior to billing</li><li>Ensure all vendor invoices and purchase orders are accounted for</li><li>Follow up internally on missing invoices or documentation</li><li>Build and review invoices within the billing system, verifying:</li><li>Labor hours (regular, overtime, double time)</li><li>Materials, parts, and inventory charges</li><li>Proper markups and billable vs. non-billable items</li><li>Format invoices accurately, with special attention to quoted jobs</li><li>Email invoices to customers according to client instructions</li><li>Sync completed invoices to the accounting system</li><li>Assemble, organize, and file completed billing packets once jobs are closed</li><li>Maintain accuracy and consistency within a structured, repeatable billing process</li></ul>
<p>Sr. Payroll Specialist Bilingual - English and Spanish with heavy Commission experience</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist Bilingual - English and Spanish to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in processing complex payroll systems, including those involving multiple commission plans for multiple business entities. This role requires proficiency in coding payroll accurately to appropriate job cost centers and advanced knowledge of commission structures across a multi-business environment, consisting of 15 different businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities for Sr. Payroll Specialist – Bilingual with heavy Commission and Job Coding experience:</p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for employees across 15 business entities, including hourly, salary, and commission-based team members. The majority are commission-based team members.</li><li>Manage and coordinate multiple commission plans across different businesses, ensuring calculations are accurate and align with contract and compensation agreements.</li><li>Ensure payroll transactions are coded correctly to the appropriate job cost centers for clear tracking and reporting of payroll costs across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in payroll processing with an emphasis on managing multi-business payroll systems and complex commission structures.</li><li>Strong expertise in coding payroll to job cost centers and handling payroll for multi-tiered commission plans.</li><li>Proficiency in payroll systems/software such as ADP, Workday, or similar platforms.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of payroll compliance regulations, including tax filings, reporting, and multi-state laws.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong organizational and analytical skills to support payroll accuracy across 15 businesses.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.</li><li>Must be bilingual – English and Spanish</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced<strong> Technical Recruiter</strong> to join our team in Sugar Land, Texas. This long-term contract position focuses on recruiting top engineering talent for a leading provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions. The ideal candidate will excel in full-cycle recruitment and demonstrate a proactive approach to building strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates for engineering roles.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements and create effective recruitment strategies.</p><p>• Identify and attract top talent through various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, and networking.</p><p>• Conduct detailed interviews to assess candidate qualifications and suitability for specific positions.</p><p>• Maintain regular communication with hiring managers to provide updates on recruitment progress and candidate status.</p><p>• Utilize applicant tracking systems to manage candidate pipelines and ensure accurate documentation.</p><p>• Develop job descriptions in partnership with hiring managers to ensure clarity and alignment with role requirements.</p><p>• Build and maintain a strong talent pool to meet current and future hiring needs.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company recruiting policies and procedures.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to improve the overall recruitment process.</p>
<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>An established and growing <strong>industrial services company in Houston, TX</strong> is seeking a full-time <strong>Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a <strong>CPA</strong>, strong leadership skills, and deep experience with <strong>month-end close</strong>, <strong>account reconciliations</strong>, and <strong>percentage-of-completion accounting (POC)</strong>.</p><p>W<strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and lead <strong>monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</strong> processes</li><li>Prepare and review <strong>journal entries</strong>, <strong>account reconciliations</strong>, and <strong>financial statements</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>percentage-of-completion (POC)</strong> accounting and job costing</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and efficiency</li><li>Partner with project managers to analyze <strong>WIP schedules</strong> and job profitability</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control policies</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals</li><li>Assist with <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</strong></li><li>Continuously improve accounting processes and reporting tools</li></ul>
<p>The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial functions for the company, including general ledger management, job costing, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. This role requires a hands-on leader who can maintain accurate records, improve processes, and provide actionable insights to management. Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with project-based accounting is highly preferred.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Maintain job cost accounting systems and ensure accurate project tracking and profitability analysis.</li><li>Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.</li><li>Oversee compliance with state and federal tax regulations, including sales and use tax.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and leadership to review financial performance and improve efficiency.</li><li>Supervise or coordinate with accounting staff and external CPAs/auditors as needed.</li><li>Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.</li><li>Assist ownership with strategic planning, financial modeling, and capital expenditure analysis.</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthal</p>
<p>The IT Compliance Administrator will be responsible for supporting the processes, methods, practices, and controls required to plan, manage, and execute IT supported tools and applications. This is a business facing role that helps managing the portfolio of projects identified to optimize business processes through technology solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>This position will report to the Senior IT Compliance Manager. </p><p><br></p><p>Detailed Description:</p><p>• Assist the Sr. IT Compliance Manager in the governance of IT, including the Executive IT Steering Committee to ensure prioritization and funding of technology and automation strategies that align to and support the Company's business strategies.</p><p>• Assist in developing and monitoring the IT operational and capital project budgets, help identify changes in the business environment that affect budgets and recommend corrective actions.</p><p>• Review, monitor, and audit IT projects and change management standards and processes, encompassing common system development lifecycle methods.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between IT and business units, including but not limited to business analysis, coordination and development of project business cases, charters resource allocations, project inter-dependence, project QA, and project status reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and regularly update the portfolio of IT projects and initiatives.</p><p>• Support the review, coordination, and implementation of ITs compliance requirements, including the facilitation of ITs annual risk assessment and mitigating activities, SOX/ITGC controls, policies, standards and procedures, and related documentation.</p><p>• Provide guidance to IT and business units on upcoming initiatives to ensure proper consideration and inclusion of compliance activities to meet requirements.</p><p>• Work with Internal/External Audit teams, IT, and business units to manage annual SOX compliance and similar processes.</p><p>• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included, and their contributions are valued.</p><p>• Perform other duties as necessary. </p><p><br></p><p>Job Requirements</p><p>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the Company.</p><p>• Strong written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective rapport with all levels of employees and provide professional customer services.</p><p>• Ability to clearly communicate business and technology direction to various levels of management and stakeholders. </p><p>• Demonstrate experience supporting management activities through all levels of the Company.</p><p>• Strong organizational, coordination, and basic program/project support skills, including planning, tracking, and follow-through, with the ability to rapidly assess risk and escalate or help resolve issues.</p><p>• Ability to work in a time sensitive, high visibility role while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor when faced with adversity.</p><p>• Demonstrate ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.</p><p>• Must be available to travel as needed (within and outside of Houston area).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half has an Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerk opportunity that offers a stimulating work environment with a team of highly skilled professionals. This role will require the candidate to attend to the general administrative needs of the AP/Finance Department and work closely with the Accounting Manager. The candidate will mainly focus on matching and batching code, resolving A/P issues, processing expense reports, updating and reconciling sub-ledger to G/L and processing checks are primary areas of focus. Join a fast-growing team in this exciting job opportunity that offers career growth. Based out of the Downtown Houston, Texas area, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be a short-term contract / contract to hire opening.</p><p><br></p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p><br></p><p>- Manage department mail by opening, sorting, and distributing it on a daily basis</p><p><br></p><p>- Carry out additional tasks as assigned</p><p><br></p><p>- Carry out daily processes and controls accurately and on time, and ensure compliance with company policies</p><p><br></p><p>- Verify, log and send checks, including facilitating special handling</p><p><br></p><p>- Facilitate internal and external audits as needed</p><p><br></p><p>- Accomplish full-cycle A/P</p><p><br></p><p>- Ensure invoices, checks, and other documents are properly sorted, logged, scanned, and filed</p><p><br></p><p>- Provide customer service to internal business partners</p><p><br></p><p>- Assist the AP/Finance Department with administrative tasks</p>
<p>Job Posting: Senior Payroll Manager (High-Volume, Multi-State/Union, Public Company)</p><p>Our client, a leading public company, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in high-volume, multi-state, and unionized settings.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead payroll operations for 7,000–10,000+ employees across multiple states (including California) and Canada, encompassing biweekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.</p><p>• Oversee a team of 4 Payroll Supervisors (each managing 5 specialists), providing mentorship, support, and career development.</p><p>• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for a diverse employee base (salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, union).</p><p>• Administer payroll for 100 union groups and manage complexity across 50 FEINs.</p><p>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues diplomatically, manage escalations, and foster a positive work environment.</p><p>• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements.</p><p>• Drive process improvements, leveraging ERP/payroll systems for optimal efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Step in to process payroll during peak periods or complex cycles.</p><p>• Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring strong communication with Finance, HR, and other business units.</p><p><br></p><p>Required Qualifications:</p><p>• CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional).</p><p>• Minimum 10 years payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing large teams.</p><p>• Expertise processing payroll for 10,000+ employees in a multi-state capacity, with mandatory California experience.</p><p>• Significant union payroll experience (processing for 100+ unions).</p><p>• Hands-on experience in public company payroll operations.</p><p>• Prior management of multiple FEINs.</p><p>• Strong HR background and proven success with de-escalating conflict and handling sensitive employee matters.</p><p>• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</p><p>• Major ERP/payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP/Dayforce Ceridian).</p><p>• Customer service mindset; ability to address complex inquiries in a professional, solution-oriented manner.</p><p><br></p><p>Preferences:</p><p>• Canadian payroll experience is a plus. but not required.</p><p>Company Environment: Enjoy modern office spaces yet business casual dress code/environment and a collaborative, high-performance work culture.</p>
<p>We are seeking a skilled Weekend Natural Gas Scheduler to join a leading global commodity trading company to ensure the effective management of natural gas operations during weekend gas cycle hours. </p><p>Job Summary: The Weekend Natural Gas Scheduler will be responsible for assessing cuts and scheduling and coordinating the transportation and delivery of natural gas to meet client demands. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Must have 3+ years of natural gas scheduling experience. </p><p>Schedule: Remote Saturdays and Sundays, in office Mondays and Fridays for transition needs with full time schedulers.</p><p>Apply and email your resume to Alyssa.white@roberthalf for immediate consideration!</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage daily natural gas flow schedules to optimize transportation capacities.</p><p>• Coordinate with suppliers, pipelines, and customers to ensure timely delivery and receipt of natural gas.</p><p>• Monitor market conditions and pipeline flows to adjust schedules as necessary.</p><p>• Analyze data to identify trends and make informed scheduling decisions.</p><p>• Resolve scheduling conflicts and issues promptly and effectively.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of schedules, contracts, and communications.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and customer service, to ensure seamless operations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.</p>
<p>Job Title: Data Scientist – AI/ML (Time‑Series Focus)</p><p>Location: Houston, TX</p><p>Work Arrangement: Onsite Monday–Thursday (mandatory)</p><p><br></p><p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Data Scientist with a strong AI/ML focus to support advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands‑on data scientist who combines deep technical expertise in time‑series modeling with the ability to translate complex data insights into clear business value.</p><p>You will work with diverse datasets to design, train, and deploy scalable machine learning solutions, with opportunities to contribute to projects involving large language models (LLMs), deep learning, anomaly detection, and advanced analytics.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Analyze structured and unstructured business data to uncover trends and insights</li><li>Design, develop, and deploy time‑series forecasting and anomaly detection models</li><li>Perform feature engineering to improve model performance and reliability</li><li>Build and optimize machine learning and deep learning models using Python</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations</li><li>Develop dashboards, visualizations, and presentations to clearly communicate results to non‑technical audiences</li><li>Contribute to AI initiatives involving LLMs, NLP, deep learning, or multi‑agent systems as opportunities arise</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play an integral role in managing vendor payments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures. The ideal candidate is highly organized with a strong background in full-cycle accounts payable operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify invoices to ensure they are properly matched with purchase orders, coded accurately, and authorized appropriately.<br>• Process vendor and inter-company accounts payable invoices in a timely and efficient manner.<br>• Generate vendor payments, including checks, wires, and emergency manual payments, adhering to the business calendar.<br>• Address vendor payment inquiries with professionalism and reconcile vendor statements as needed.<br>• Organize and maintain both physical and digital vendor files to ensure accessibility and accuracy.<br>• Compile and prepare 1099 information to meet filing requirements and deadlines.<br>• Support other business functions by providing assistance to the accounting team and collaborating with other departments.<br>• Promote adherence to established accounting policies and procedures among field office personnel.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the company’s safety and quality enhancement initiatives.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #CHALKBOARDTALK and watch his videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a West Houston Energy Client is looking for a Financial analyst. This newly created role will support supply, inventory and marketing. Role will work with various areas of the business to provide high quality advice on financial impacts through exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. A snapshot of role will be Planning & forecasting and responsible for tracking company’s financial performance against a plan, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and help senior management make tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits and a hybrid work model. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with in the subject line.</p>
<p>Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional seeking your next challenge? Join our team as an <strong>Accounts Payable Coordinator</strong> in a temp role, where you’ll play a key part in ensuring financial compliance, process accuracy, and vendor relations. This position offers a hybrid schedule: onsite Mondays through Thursdays and remote work on Fridays.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the champion for Source to Pay (S2P) processes and work cross-functionally with Accounting, Supply Chain, and Field Operations to resolve issues and support business needs.</li><li>Perform payment inquiry follow-ups, monitor invoice approval processes, and assist with resolving tolerance failures.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert, providing reports, queries, and area-specific support for S2P issues.</li><li>Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance to ensure proper invoicing channels and payment methods are utilized.</li><li>Support vendor onboarding and manage vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments.</li><li>Assist business users and suppliers with PO creation, invoice processing, and system troubleshooting (Coupa, Oracle, ServiceNow).</li><li>Monitor aged items on PO history reports and help ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Develop documentation, review processes for continuous improvement, and host training sessions for users.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures, ensuring accurate and timely postings to the general ledger.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client has an <strong>immediate need</strong> for a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Processor</strong> to support weekly payroll operations for a field-based workforce. This role is ideal for someone with strong timecard auditing experience, a solid understanding of payroll compliance, and the ability to meet strict processing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Audit, reconcile, and process weekly timecards for craft employees</li><li>Apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to ensure accurate pay rates</li><li>Maintain awareness of job sites, projects, and work types impacting payroll</li><li>Analyze payroll and timecard reports to support accurate recordkeeping and reporting</li><li>Create and process hourly interim checks, reviewing edits for accuracy</li><li>Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly payroll deadlines are consistently met</li><li>Perform payroll recordkeeping in computerized systems, including certified payroll reporting</li><li>Provide timely, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Coordinate daily activities with Payroll Lead or Supervisor</li><li>Assist with clerical tasks and participate in process improvement testing as needed</li></ul>
<p>Our client is looking for a Staff Accountant to join a large client in the Bellaire area. This role will start 100% remote but will need to be in the Houston market because upon conversion to a full time employee, this role will be in office 4 days a month.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and record monthly journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain organized documentation to support account balances.</p><p>• Provide necessary documentation and collaborate with auditors during financial audits.</p><p>• Conduct thorough accounting research and analysis to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Work closely with operational departments, Accounts Payable, and Payroll teams to streamline monthly accounting processes.</p><p>• Assist in managing disbursements accounting, including accounts payable and payroll responsibilities.</p><p>• Participate in the general ledger month-end close process to ensure timely and precise reporting.</p><p>• Handle ad hoc accounting requests and contribute to projects based on departmental needs and initiatives.</p><p>• Support the implementation of accounting improvements and processes tailored to organizational goals.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Baytown, Texas. In this Contract to permanent employment position, you will play an essential role in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate documentation. The ideal candidate thrives in high-volume environments, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and is eager to contribute to a dynamic and evolving workplace.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform precise data entry in Excel, ensuring the accuracy of ticket, invoice, and payment information.<br>• Process payments to haul vendors for material deliveries, adhering to approved pricing and project guidelines.<br>• Maintain organized digital records by indexing haul tickets and related documents using OnBase.<br>• Reconcile financial data by verifying entries and comparing reports to ensure balance accuracy.<br>• Assist with the processing and payment reconciliation of incoming material payables.<br>• Respond to inquiries from vendors and department managers, providing thorough and timely answers.<br>• Manage databases containing haul vendor agreements and insurance details.<br>• Collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume environment to achieve team goals.<br>• Adapt to evolving business processes and take on additional responsibilities as directed.<br>• Exhibit flexibility and a proactive approach to taking on future assignments as organizational needs change.
<p>Our client is seeking an Entry Level Accountant to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This position is fully onsite and reports directly to the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a desire to grow within a smaller company environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with accounts receivable (AR), billing, and accounts payable (AP) functions</li><li>Support payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end close processes</li><li>Work closely with the Director of Finance on daily and ad-hoc financial tasks</li></ul>
<p>Follow me on LinkedIn at #chalkaboardtalk or shadlirarh on Instagram for videos on my open roles! Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a food manufacturing client in the Sugar Land area that is looking for a Controller. This role will report for a dynamic leader that is supportive of future growth. This privately held client is looking for an accounting leader that started career in a plant accounting opportunity and has developed accounting skills into a Corporate Controller. This candidate must have Bachelor's Degree, 10 plus year’s accounting experience preferably in a food manufacturing environment, someone that has lead a team of 7 plus, someone that has demonstrated process improvement and someone that has collaborated in a plant environment. Role will also work closely with senior leadership providing collaborative data for business effectiveness. For confidential consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word resume with Controller in the subject line. </p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization by managing accounting functions across multiple entities and collaborating closely with operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial analysis, account reconciliation, and month-end processes while demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role is over 2 manufacturing plants, ability to differentiate capital work in process vs. expense and work with operations in guaranteeing accuracy is key here.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage accounting activities for multiple entities, including plant operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations, variance analysis, and oversee fixed assets and project billings.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts, record transactions, and maintain detailed financial records.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc financial reports to support management decision-making.</p><p>• Track and record asset additions, transfers, and disposals, generating roll-forward schedules.</p><p>• Conduct detailed income statement variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to monitor project progress and analyze cost center expenses.</p><p>• Prepare monthly accruals, amortizations, and adjusting journal entries to ensure timely month-end close.</p><p>• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in accounting operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Operations Accountant to join our team in Houston, Texas. This<strong> role focuses on managing accounting processes related to gas plant operations, ensuring accura</strong>te allocation of volumes and values, and maintaining compliance with contractual agreements and company policies. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Perform monthly allocations for gas plant volumes, generate customer invoices, and prepare detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Monitor producer volume commitments and issue billing for any shortages or shortfalls.</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with external customers by addressing inquiries and delivering timely, accurate information.</p><p>• Collaborate with commercial and field operations teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of gas processing contracts and workflows.</p><p>• Respond promptly to audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.</p><p>• Work with Gas Plant Operations, Commercial, and Gas Measurement teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with documented processes and organizational policies, maintaining proper documentation.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.</p><p>• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger updates, and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Manage cost and expense allocations related to natural gas and NGL operations.</p>
<p>A manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations and applying your knowledge of POC, WIP and inventory management. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company and financial regulatory policies during all accounting processes.</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee the general ledger.</p><p>• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels, conduct cycle counts, and oversee physical inventory processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors by providing financial documentation and detailed explanations.</p><p>• Validate the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.</p><p>• Work closely with operational teams to evaluate and manage production costs.</p><p>• Utilize accounting software, such as NetSuite, to streamline financial operations.</p><p>• Analyze work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion data to ensure accurate reporting.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and review cash flow for discrepancies.</p>
<p>Our client is a wealth management firm in Houston is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in individual and family tax returns, as well as expertise in Roth conversions. This role is perfect for a Tax Senior ready to take the next step in their career or an existing Tax Manager looking for a new challenge.</p><p><strong><u>Tax Manager Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Tax Planning and Compliance:</strong></p><ul><li>Review individual and family tax returns ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state tax laws.</li><li>Conduct Roth conversion analysis and implement strategies for clients.</li><li>Advise clients on tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize financial outcomes.</li><li>Stay updated on changes in tax regulations and ensure compliance across all client accounts.</li></ul><p><strong>Client Relationship Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and support.</li><li>Conduct regular meetings with clients to discuss tax strategies, financial goals, and investment opportunities.</li><li>Respond to client inquiries and provide timely and accurate tax-related information.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership and Development:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.</li><li>Review and supervise the work of junior staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.</li><li>Assist in the recruitment and training of new team members.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement:</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve tax processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Implement best practices for tax preparation, review, and filing.</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless and integrated client experience.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Are you a detail-driven Cost Accountant with construction industry experience?</strong></p><p>We’re looking for a motivated accounting professional to join a dynamic and growing construction company in <strong>South Houston</strong>. This is a great opportunity to have a direct impact on project performance, financial visibility, and operational success.</p><p><strong>Cost Accountant Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Track, analyze, and report on <strong>job costs</strong> for multiple construction projects</li><li>Partner with Project Managers to monitor <strong>budgets vs. actuals</strong> and identify cost variances</li><li>Prepare detailed <strong>project cost reports, WIP schedules</strong>, and forecasts</li><li>Reconcile costs across <strong>GL, sub-ledgers, and project systems</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>month-end close</strong>, cost allocations, and construction-specific accounting entries</li><li>Support <strong>change order reviews, subcontractor billings, and material cost tracking</strong></li><li>Help improve cost processes, reporting accuracy, and financial insight</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our healthcare client is looking for an AP specialist to join their team on a contract to hire basis. This role will be onsite to start and then remote 3 days a week once the person is trained. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle full-cycle, high-volume accounts payable processing with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Code and process invoices while adhering to company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with various departments to resolve discrepancies and troubleshoot issues.</p><p>• Maintain and organize records of all AP transactions for easy retrieval and compliance.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle Fusion or similar systems to manage AP tasks effectively.</p><p>• Ensure proper coding and account allocation for all invoices.</p><p>• Work within a corporate or large-team setting, contributing to a collaborative work environment.</p><p>• Assist with periodic audits and reporting related to accounts payable.</p><p>• Monitor payment schedules and ensure timely processing of vendor payments.</p>
