Accounting Manager– NW Houston

Job Description:

  • We are seeking a motivated and driven leader eager to play a strategic role in the financial functions of the company. Reporting directly to the Controller, the ideal candidate enjoys developing and implementing processes and policies to drive efficiency and excellence. The Accounting Manager appreciates the value of teamwork, collaboration, and leadership. You are responsible for the company’s day-to-day accounting operations and Fund reporting and help support all areas of the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare corporate financials monthly and provide analysis for strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Oversee the annual budget process and work with Department Leaders to create corporate budgets along with detailed analysis.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day accounting of the firm’s real estate investment funds, prepare timely and accurate fund accounting reports, including net asset values, yields, and monthly financial statements; calculate investor distributions.
  • Assist in multiple department reporting, strategic business planning, and forecasting.
  • Manage billing and collections.
  • Oversee the corporate credit card program and policies.
  • Review and monitor corporate expenses and initiate cost savings plans.
  • Manage the insurance programs for the company and projects including annual audits.
  • Manage corporate tax compliance.
  • Oversee the IT technology that drives all financial reporting.
  • Assist in managing the payroll, benefits, compliance and human resource process.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and increase efficiencies.

Requirements:

  • Real estate development experience required.
  • Accounting degree required.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • Fund Accounting experience required.
  • Payroll, benefits, and compliance experience required.
  • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills required.
  • Software: MRI or Yardi experience preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of Excel.
  • Well organized with exceptional communication skills.
  • Possess a high degree of independent judgment and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Starting salary plus bonus.
  • Company benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k).
  • Internal investment opportunities.

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Senior Tax Analyst – Houston, TX

The Senior Tax Analyst will assist with the preparation of the US, Canadian & Mexican income tax provisions, tax income projections and Canadian corporate and partnership income tax returns.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare quarterly tax provisions and deferred tax calculations to ensure deferred tax balances are accurately reported.
  • Prepare quarterly tax provision’s effective tax rate computations.
  • Interact with Accounting Department staff and other departments as needed to ensure that the Tax Department obtains all information needed for the tax provision calculation and reporting.
  • Prepare projected income tax estimates under various assumptions.
  • Prepare Canadian corporate and partnership income tax returns and withholding tax returns.
  • Provide due diligence support to M&A and portfolio management departments including preparing cost segregation studies.
  • Research Canadian corporate and partnership income tax issues and identify ways to optimize tax obligations.
  • Perform other tasks as needed for federal and state corporate income tax planning.
  • Additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting.
  • 2-4 years in public or industry experience including 1+ years in preparing tax provisions.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Strong technical knowledge of federal and state corporate and partnership taxation.
  • In depth understanding of accounting principles.
  • Knowledgeable with SOX Act regulations.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (knowledge of complex functions and formulas).
  • Travel: 0 -10%.

Behavioral Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to consistently meet non-flexible deadlines which may include working overtime when needed.
  • Ability to be self-motivated.
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Energy industry experience preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

  • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
  • Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.

Required:

  • Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

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Tax Analyst – Downtown – Houston, TX

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Handle all incoming tax notices and update worksheet for all notices.
  • Calculate and maintain general ledger and bank reconciliation for IC DISC company on a monthly basis, including invoicing to business units.
  • Manage BNA fixed assets for tax depreciation on quarterly basis, reconcile total fixed assets to the general ledger.
  • Prepare and calculate monthly Sales and Use tax and prepare journal entries for several entities.
  • Assist with sales & use audits.
  • Assist with local and state tax audits.
  • Assist with federal and state tax provisions and compliance.
  • Scan documents into electronic filing system.
  • Copy and package returns and assist with document and/or extension preparation.
  • Participate in administrative duties and projects as appropriate.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting is required.
  • Familiar with accounting principles and practices.
  • Previous experience in accounting, tax return preparation, and/or account reconciliations.
  • Excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient use of MS Excel.
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary.

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Credit Analyst – Northwest, Houston, TX

The Credit Analyst will be responsible for performing all credit and collections functions associated with mid-tier account portfolio in accordance with the credit department goals and objectives.

 Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform account management tasks related to credit and collections and overall accounts receivable management.
  • Perform periodic analysis on their customer account portfolio. Perform root cause analysis to resolve problems in timely manner.
  • Recommend credit limits for accounts in the portfolio and Identify issues needing escalation.
  • Extend credit to customers within their limits of authority and approve credit inquiries.
  • Generate account statements, provide billing documentation and prepares credit adjustments where applicable.
  • Identify delinquency drivers and achieve resolution is required.
  • Ensure optimal cash flow by continued positive contact and relationship building.
  • Facilitate customer meetings.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by Credit Manager.

Job Requirements:

  • Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred or 3+ years of equivalent experience in AR/AP or credit role preferred.
  • 2+ years’ experience with electronic billing (ADP, Oildex, EDI).
  • Intermediate Excel skills (vlookup/pivot tables/power queries).
  • Intermediate knowledge of financial statements and credit reporting tools (D&B, etc.)
  • Experience managing portfolio; intermediate understanding of reconciliations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Work well independently, part of a team and takes initiative to deliver on results in acceptable period of time.

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Tax Senior– NW Houston (Hybrid)

Duties / Job Responsibilities:

The Tax Senior is a key player to support the business and family entities. The Tax Senior reports to the Tax Senior Manager and will be responsible for assisting the tax group with tax planning and compliance for partnerships, individual and estate trust taxation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support the day-to-day aspects of US federal and tax compliance for individuals, trusts and US partnerships holding real estate projects
  • Assist in coordinating and managing the information flow internally and with our external service providers
  • Model short and long-term tax forecasts
  • Coordinate with other accounting and operational areas to provide tax advice
  • Assist with federal tax planning initiatives and special projects
  • Keep up to date on US tax law changes that may impact both the business and family entities

Education and Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA and Masters in Tax preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant experience; Real estate and Partnership tax experience a plus
  • Knowledge of trust taxation and estate planning a plus
  • Property tax and sales tax experience a plus
  • Detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects, exercising initiative and follow-through
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
  • Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work independently.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
  • Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
  • Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. Committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

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Controller– Houston, TX

Controller– Houston, TX

VP of Finance to its team. This person will report directly to the Director, working closely as the “lieutenant”, helping administer, oversee, and execute the various strategies that may be developed. The role will be highly dynamic with involvement in tasks as remedial as approving insurance forms or cash management (releasing wires, reviewing cash reports, reviewing accounting reports) to more managerial such as executing estate planning changes, implementing investment strategies, or helping structure and document investment holdings. This person will be conscientious and detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through capabilities.

This includes oversight of the performance of the two family-owned businesses, monitory liquidity across all family assets (including family-owned vacation properties), investment holdings oversight, estate planning strategies, cash management procedures, as well as overseeing IT and HR plans for both operating businesses.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Accounting

  • Direct all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management functions of the Company.
  • Work with a third-party accounting firm to handle the month-end and year-end close process and reporting of the holding company.
  • Manage the consolidation of financial data of various business units.
  • Provide accurate explanations of key financial data.
  • Approve or release wires, as directed.
  • Oversee reconciliations and treasury responsibilities.

Managerial, Reporting, and Analysis

  • Track and measure performance relative to budgets, providing feedback.
  • Review and update the annual budget.
  • Review budget for accuracy, analyze variances, and report significant issues.
  • Perform operationally focused financial analysis and intelligence gathering to support strategic and business development initiatives.
  • Implement financial strategies based on initiatives.
  • Initiate filings and develop procedures for new ventures.
  • Ensure compliance and accurate reporting regarding all regulatory matters
  • Review and oversee tax filings.
  • Remain current on insurance as it relates to changing business needs and new ventures.

Team Management and Development

  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to the accounting team; both internal and third party.
  • Develop new processes to improve efficiency and accuracy in day-to-day operations and reporting.

Investment Management

  • Assist in vetting, due diligence, and analysis for potential investment opportunities.
  • Provide reporting and analysis of existing investments.
  • Execute certain trades like stock or bond purchases by working with our contact at JPM Chase (future planned, not a current activity).
  • Help document investment decisions such as reviewing company agreements, interfacing with investment managers, or reviewing investor reporting.
  • Review capital allocation and risk.
  • Help prepare board meeting notes and respective memos for investment strategies.

Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience
  • Knowledge of accounting and finance principles including GAAP, NPV, IRR
  • A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or a CPA

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Senior Billing/Collections – Houston, TX

Job description

  • Responsible for the invoicing and collections functions of the Company, report directly to the Accounting Manager. This is a key position in an accounting department of 3.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of focused invoicing experience and proven collections track record.
  • A self starter, able to work independently with little supervision. Enjoy problem solving and trouble shooting.
  • Good attendance records and take responsibilities seriously.
  • Accurate math skills and attention to details.
  • Good excel and communication skills.
  • Completion of some college accounting courses a plus.
  • Preferred experience in an industrial industry environment.

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