<p>Our client is looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst in Sugar Land, Texas. In this role, you will manage payroll tax processes, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll tax reconciliation, reporting, and deposits, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and file multi-state payroll tax returns and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.</p><p>• Manage payroll tax deposits and payments in accordance with established deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll tax accounts to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.</p><p>• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll tax-related inquiries and provide necessary support.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of payroll tax operations.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.</p>
We are looking for a Treasury Analyst to join a growing retail organization in Houston, Texas in a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting daily treasury operations and broader financial priorities. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, adapts quickly to changing business needs, and is comfortable contributing across multiple projects at once. The position works closely with a small treasury team and offers the chance to help strengthen cash management practices while supporting a business focused on expansion and operational improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily treasury activities, including cash positioning, funding needs, and movement of funds across accounts.<br>• Prepare and maintain short-term and longer-range cash flow forecasts to support business planning and liquidity management.<br>• Monitor banking activity, investigate exceptions, and help ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time.<br>• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to support treasury-related initiatives in a rapidly evolving business environment.<br>• Contribute to projects tied to company growth, including work associated with acquisitions, consolidations, and process alignment.<br>• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve treasury workflows through automation and more efficient operating practices.<br>• Support reporting and analysis related to cash balances, liquidity trends, and treasury performance for leadership review.<br>• Step into shifting priorities as needed and provide practical support across the treasury function in a lean team setting.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. This role involves managing high-volume invoicing-Time and Material, payment postings, and reconciliation while collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate and timely billing. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a keen attention to detail to streamline invoicing processes effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a large volume of invoices daily, including custom and complex billing, using time and material data from multiple platforms.</p><p>• Review timesheets and transfer information to appropriate systems to create accurate invoices.</p><p>• Post payments, including wire transfers, and handle occasional collections and reconciliations.</p><p>• Perform adjustments to accounts and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve billing issues.</p><p>• Utilize Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to analyze and organize data.</p><p>• Assist in streamlining invoicing processes by working with proprietary programs and internal systems.</p><p>• Prepare invoices for managerial review and approval before submission.</p><p>• Maintain detailed and organized records of accounts receivable transactions.</p><p>• Provide support during audits or financial reviews related to accounts receivable.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Fraud Analyst to support fraud detection and case development efforts for a banking organization in Sugar Land, Texas. This is a Contract position focused on evaluating transactional alerts, identifying potentially suspicious activity, and helping move valid concerns into formal investigative workflows. The role also contributes to research, documentation, and select operational tasks that support fraud resolution and loss tracking.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assess fraud-related alerts and analyze account activity to identify unusual patterns that may indicate suspicious behavior</p><p>• Determine when reviewed activity warrants escalation into a formal fraud case based on findings and risk indicators</p><p>• Provide investigators with organized research, supporting evidence, and clear documentation to strengthen case development</p><p>• Perform operational support activities such as processing returns, credits, and loss-related entries with accuracy and timeliness</p><p>• Use fraud analytics tools and available data sources to detect potential fraud and support anti-fraud decision-making</p><p>• Maintain detailed records of reviews, actions taken, and case outcomes to support compliance and audit readiness</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to clarify findings, resolve questions, and ensure appropriate follow-up on flagged activity</p>
<p>Our client in The Woodlands is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable / Cash Application Specialist for a contract-to-hire, fully onsite opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years of AR and cash application experience who is highly proficient in Excel, comfortable working with large data sets, and eager to learn. The client is seeking someone with strong problem-solving skills, coachability, and work ethic. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process daily cash applications and support accounts receivable activities. </li><li>Research and resolve payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records. </li><li>Analyze large data sets and prepare reports using Excel. </li><li>Support collections, account analysis, and other AR-related tasks as needed. </li></ul>
<p>Cindy Bradley at Robert Half is actively recruiting for a Financial Analyst to support business performance through insightful reporting, forecasting, and decision-focused analysis for a Oil/Gas client located in WEST Houston, Texas. This position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong modeling expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage both recurring analysis and time-sensitive business requests.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop financial models and analytical frameworks to evaluate performance, support planning activities, and guide strategic decisions.</p><p>• Prepare recurring and on-demand financial analyses that explain results, highlight trends, and identify key business drivers.</p><p>• Conduct variance reviews by comparing actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, then summarize findings for leadership.</p><p>• Extract, organize, and interpret large data sets using advanced analysis techniques to uncover actionable insights.</p><p>• Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools in Excel and Power BI to improve visibility into financial and operational metrics.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and deliver accurate financial recommendations.</p><p>• Support reporting and consolidation activities within OneStream while helping improve the consistency and reliability of financial data.</p><p>• Present analysis in a concise and business-friendly manner to assist leaders with planning, forecasting, and performance management.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support crude oil settlement activities in Houston, Texas. This position focuses on ensuring transactions are recorded, validated, and settled accurately while partnering with commercial, operational, and accounting teams. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience in energy-related financial processes, and the ability to manage complex data and contract terms in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full settlement cycle for physical crude oil transactions across transportation and storage channels, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Examine contract terms and commercial agreements to determine the correct application of pricing structures, fees, quality adjustments, and transportation charges.<br>• Verify transaction details by analyzing volumes, market pricing inputs, tariff schedules, and related financial calculations.<br>• Investigate and resolve variances by reconciling internal records with counterparty documentation and external statements.<br>• Prepare billing and settlement documentation, track outstanding balances, and coordinate follow-up on payment issues or disputed items.<br>• Partner with trading, scheduling, risk, and accounting teams to confirm complete transaction capture and reliable financial reporting.<br>• Contribute to month-end activities by supporting accrual preparation, account analysis, and settlement-related reporting requirements.<br>• Strengthen operational controls by documenting procedures, improving workflows, and assisting with process automation or system enhancement efforts.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced team members and promote consistent settlement practices across the group.
<p>Cindy Bradley at Robert Half is actively seeking for a WEST Houston client that is growing their team. Will report to the FP&A Manager and strong communications with CFO. This Financial Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will play a critical part in analyzing financial data, preparing detailed reports, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial modeling and data analysis, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, to identify trends and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business planning and forecasting.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business challenges and opportunities.</p><p>• Utilize data mining techniques to extract and interpret large datasets for financial reporting purposes.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial forecasting and budgeting.</p><p>• Leverage tools such as Power BI, Onestream, and advanced Excel functions to streamline reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance against key metrics and recommend strategies for improvement.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements in all financial practices.</p>
<p><strong><u>Treasury Analyst – High-Growth Oilfield Services Company</u></strong></p><p>Our client, a growing oilfield services company, is seeking a <strong>Treasury Analyst</strong> to join their team. This is a high-visibility opportunity to work directly with an active CFO and gain hands-on exposure to <strong>treasury, cash management, banking operations, and corporate finance</strong>.</p><p>This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, with <strong>~50% focused on treasury</strong> and <strong>~50% supporting accounting operations</strong>, making it ideal for someone early in their career looking to accelerate development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>What You’ll Do</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily banking activity and corporate accounts</li><li>Oversee and monitor ~25 corporate credit cards</li><li>Assist with short-term cash forecasting and liquidity planning</li><li>Partner with the CFO on payment prioritization and vendor scheduling</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline banking processes and reduce fees</li><li>Support collections and payment follow-ups with customers/vendors</li><li>Assist with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations</li><li>Provide general support to the accounting team as needed</li></ul><p><strong><u>What We’re Looking For</u></strong></p><ul><li>2–3 years of experience in finance, treasury, accounting, or banking</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field</li><li>Strong Excel and systems skills</li><li>Highly organized with a structured, detail-oriented approach</li><li>Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities</li><li>Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment</li><li>CPA or CFA pursuit is a plus</li></ul><p><u> </u><strong><u>Why This Role</u></strong></p><ul><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership (CFO)</li><li>Broad, hands-on experience across treasury <strong>and</strong> accounting</li><li>Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Strong career growth and learning opportunity</li></ul><p> If you’re looking to <strong>build a well-rounded finance foundation</strong> and gain real exposure early in your career, this is a role worth exploring.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support strategic and operational decision-making through insightful financial evaluation and reporting. This role will play a key part in interpreting performance trends, building forecasting tools, and delivering actionable recommendations to business leaders in Baytown, Texas. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capabilities, and the ability to turn complex data into clear financial insights.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop detailed financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and business scenario evaluations.<br>• Examine operating results and key financial metrics to identify trends, explain performance fluctuations, and highlight risks or opportunities.<br>• Prepare variance reviews that compare actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, then communicate findings to stakeholders.<br>• Conduct specialized financial studies and ad hoc analyses to assist leadership with planning, investment, and operational decisions.<br>• Gather, organize, and interpret large data sets using analytical techniques that improve reporting accuracy and business insight.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance, strengthen planning processes, and support performance management efforts.<br>• Create concise reports and presentations that translate quantitative findings into meaningful recommendations for leadership.<br>• Monitor financial performance drivers and contribute to continuous improvement in analytical methods, reporting tools, and forecasting approaches.
<p>⭐ <strong>Finance Business Partner – Plant Operations</strong></p><p>Where financial insight meets operational impact.</p><p><br></p><p>🎯 <strong>Role Snapshot</strong></p><p>Step into a <strong>high‑impact, high‑visibility</strong> finance role embedded at the center of plant operations. In this position, you become the <strong>go‑to financial partner</strong> for cross‑functional leaders—shaping decisions, influencing productivity, tightening inventory performance, and strengthening the financial backbone of the facility.</p><p>You’ll guide multiple value streams, own key financial processes, and help steer the plant toward its operational and strategic targets. This is not a “sit‑behind‑the‑desk” job—it's an active, immersive role driving continuous improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 <strong>What You’ll Take On</strong></p><p>💰 <strong>Boost Operational & Financial Performance</strong></p><ul><li>Champion plant‑level cost optimization and cash efficiency, collaborating directly with leadership to support revenue momentum and margin performance.</li></ul><p>📦 <strong>Lead Inventory Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Own and enhance the Excess & Obsolete (E&O) process.</li><li>Oversee asset and inventory reporting with unwavering accuracy.</li></ul><p>📊 <strong>Bring Numbers to Life</strong></p><ul><li>Build and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reporting that tracks KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and cash flow.</li><li>Strengthen analytical capabilities across the plant through better tools, dashboards, and cost‑structure insights.</li></ul><p>🧩 <strong>Decode Plant Financials</strong></p><ul><li>Break down production and value‑stream results into meaningful financial stories.</li><li>Translate variance drivers—volume, mix, inflation, productivity—into clear explanations leaders can act on.</li><li>Support Percent‑of‑Completion (POC) revenue recognition understanding.</li></ul><p>📈 <strong>Guide Smarter Decision‑Making</strong></p><ul><li>Provide sharp variance analysis on cost center performance vs. budget, exposing trends and cost drivers.</li><li>Participate in, and at times lead, cross‑functional initiatives driving operational innovation.</li></ul><p>🗂 <strong>Own the Close</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly close activities, including journal entries and reporting package submissions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to support business performance through detailed financial insight and strategic analysis in Houston, Texas. This role will partner with leadership to evaluate operational results, identify trends, and provide recommendations that strengthen planning, pricing, and profitability decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced modeling capability, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business guidance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operational performance metrics to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across the assigned business area.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver in-depth analyses of revenue, costs, margins, and regional results to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Develop pricing, profitability, and cost-volume-profit models that help guide commercial and operational strategies.</p><p>• Contribute to cost management efforts by identifying savings opportunities and tracking the impact of expense control initiatives.</p><p>• Support the budgeting and forecasting process for cost centers, including analysis, review preparation, and variance evaluation.</p><p>• Execute special financial projects and ad hoc analyses in response to evolving management priorities.</p><p>• Partner with corporate accounting on annual audit support, contract audit requests, and tax-related financial matters as needed.</p><p>• Assist with the development of the annual financial plan through forecasting models, trend analysis, and presentation materials that improve performance monitoring.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
<p>We’re looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our client's team. You will dive into all things related to unclaimed payroll property, connect with employees about outstanding checks, manage repayment lists, and make sure everything is treated correctly for tax purposes. You’ll also pitch in on special projects, handle manual payments. </p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Keeping track of uncashed checks and returned wages, making sure the list is always current</li><li>Handling garnishment refunds and processing any re-issued funds</li><li>Reaching out to employees to update their info and follow up on money owed to them</li><li>Tracking employee overpayments and advances, planning repayments, and making sure everything’s tax compliant</li><li>Creating and updating standard operating procedures so the team’s always on the same page</li><li>Answering payroll hotline calls and helping employees with their questions or issues</li><li>Reviewing system updates and testing new releases</li><li>Providing backup for issuing out-of-cycle manual checks when needed</li><li>Continuously looking for ways to improve payroll processes, bringing new ideas and recommending smart tech solutions</li><li>Giving top-notch customer service, including timely follow-ups and clear answers on payroll, tax, and regulatory matters</li><li>Keeping payroll data confidential and secure</li><li>Jumping in on other duties or special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience</li><li>Multi-state payroll know-how, including California</li><li>Experience managing high-volume payroll (10,000+ employees)</li><li>Solid time management and strong teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Attention to detail and the ability to wrap your head around the specifics of unclaimed property requirements</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once and picking up new payroll processing components quickly</li><li>Patient, customer-focused communication—both written and spoken—with all types of employees</li><li>Great organizational and interpersonal skills</li><li>Analytical thinking and the ability to work independently, taking initiative as needed</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>At least 2 years working in an office environment</li></ul><p>Ready to join a high-energy team? Apply today!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles in the Houston Marketplace. Shad and his Team at Robert Half are working with a publicly held client in the City Centre area on the west side of Houston. Company is looking to add a Treasury Analyst to the team. This person will be heavily involved with cash management. One of the key questions that will be asked will be the candidates interactions with banks they have had in the past. Candidate must have a strong understanding of treasury and bring a passion to look at the little things and question the why and be a problem solver. This person needs to work in a very fast pace environment. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, certification a plus, 3 plus year’s treasury experience and experience with an ERP. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Treasury Analyst in the subject line.</p>