Ops Accountant $60-$70K + Q Bonus in Houston (Inside 610)

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We have the following OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT (mini-Accounting Manager type) position with a niche middle market SERVICES company poised for growth (where the CFO and Controller are a long time Friends) in CENTRAL HOUSTON (INSIDE LOOP 610).  The position REQUIRES these Qualifications:

-       Degreed - Bachelors In Accounting
-       2+ Years Similar Accounting Experience - GL Close, Financial Reporting et al
-       Microsoft Office Proficient - Especially Excel
-       Ability to Travel - Some to the Branch Locations in TX/LA Gulf Coast Area
PLUSES:
-       CPA or CMA
-       QuickBooks Pro (General Ledger Package)

NO RELOCATION PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION.

COMPLETE JOB PROFILE is BELOW at the end of this email. 

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE who may be interested and qualified - or you are interested/qualified - please let me know or forward this e-mail on to them.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES who want to pursue this opportunity, whether on file with WM Shirley or not, please contact me at K...@WMShirley.com with your CONFIDENTIAL RESUME if your current information is not on file with WM Shirley. 

Thank you very much, and have a great weekend!
-       Karen
Karen S. Brown, Staffing & Recruiting Manager
WM SHIRLEY
K...@WMShirley.com l www.WMShirley.com

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OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT-CENTRAL HOUSTON (Inside Loop 610): $60-$70K + QTR BONUS

Our Client (or "the Company") is a private equity-backed niche SERVICES company poised for growth.
-       CENTRAL HOUSTON HQ (INSIDE LOOP 610)/GULF COAST OPERATIONS - With the Company's HQ in Central Houston (INSIDE LOOP 610), our Client currently has 120 employees, with 10 in Corporate HQ, including a three (3) person Management Team - President/Founder, COO/Founder and the CFO/COO - with six (6) in Corporate Accounting/Finance (the CFO, the Corporate Controller and four (4) Accountants), with operations currently in six (6) cities (Branch Locations) in two (2) states (TX & LA) along the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast.
-       BACKED BY THE BEST - Our Client is backed by a successful and highly regarded private equity firm investing in middle market companies with a strong, highly regarded Board of Directors of successful CEOs and CFOs, and a seasoned, successful industry Management Team.  The CFO and Controller are also both longtime WM Shirley Friends and fellow Big Four Alum and CPAs.
-       REPLACEMENT POSITION IN CENTRAL HOUSTON (INSIDE LOOP 610) - With one of the four (4) Company Accountants - who has been with the Company since 2006 - leaving to go work in a family business in May 2010. As such, the Company is looking for a HANDS ON Accountant to come in and take over the accounting for one of the Company's two (2) operating companies, which has four (4) Branch Locations in TX and LA.
-       GROUND FLOOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITY - To grow with a high caliber Management Team focused on quality organic growth and symbiotic acquisitions.
-       GREAT UPSIDE - With the Company posed for growth, this position will benefit both professionally and personally.
-       SOME TRAVEL - To Branch Operations to the TX/LA Gulf Coast for inventories and process controls.

POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, a CPA and fellow Big Four Alum with 15+ years' experience, and long time WM Shirley Friend who has been with the Company since 2009 and worked previously with the CFO, another longtime WM Shirley Friend, at another company in a Controller capacity, responsibilities for this OPERATIONS ACCOUNTANT are as follows:
-       OVERALL - Responsible for all accounting for one (1) of the two (2) operating companies covering four (4) Branch Locations in TX & LA: all accounting functions including the general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, AP billings and financial reporting.
-       MONTH END CLOSE/GL MAINTENANCE - Performing accounting activities relating to the maintenance of the General Ledger and the month-end close process; Reviewing all general ledger account reconciliations
-       FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS - Ensuring all financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner; Preparing financial statements and related reports/analysis of customer base et al, budgets and variance analysis for Management.
-       MONTHLY CLOSE - Performing the monthly balancing of books and account reviews; preparing the monthly financial statements. Working closing with the Management Team at 4 branch locations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the monthly financial reporting.
-       ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -Overseeing the accounts payable function, including, but not limited, to purchase order procedures, capitalization policy and preparing check runs.
-       INVENTORY - Matching monthly inventory quantities to the general ledger, and coordinating semi-annual physical inventory counts.
-       PURCHASING - Improving the Purchasing area in matching of Purchase Orders to Invoices.
-       BANK RECONCILIATIONS - Reconciling bank accounts on a monthly basis.
-       JOURNAL ENTRIES - Recording monthly journal entries.
-       INTERNAL CONTROLS - Monitoring effectiveness of internal controls.
-       INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Coordinating with the IT function for the Company, and assessing, coordinating and integrating the best systems/practices to the goals of the Company.
-       PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - Reviewing processes on a continuous basis to ensure best practices and effective processes are in place in purchasing, payables, billings and other areas as identified.
-       AUDIT LIAISON - Coordinating annual independent external audit with a National CPA Firm.
-       OTHER VALUE ADDED - Responsibility and accountability for various job duties/responsibilities and special projects as directed and to be determined on own initiative.
-       MANAGERIAL & SUPERVISORY - No direct reports currently, but working closely with the four (4) Branch Locations (3 in TX and 1 in LA), the Corporate Controller, and the other three (3) accounting staff in HQ, one (1) of which handles the accounting for the other operating company and the other 2 who handle AR collections and AP processing.
-       LEADERSHIP - Fostering teamwork and good relations between all Company functions; change management leader/interface with operations groups.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

-       BASE SALARY in $60,000 to $70,000 range, commensurate with experience;
-       BONUS AWARDS: 7-10% of base salary tied to individual and Company performance metrics; Paid QUARTERLY.
BENEFITS: Comprehensive package:
-       Insurance - The Company funds a portion of Employee's cost for participation in a quality HMO and PPO medical and Dental plan; Dependent Medical and Dental PPO coverage are available at cost to employee.  The Company also funds 100% of cost for enrollment in short-term and long-term disability plans and $15,000 accidental death and $15,000 life insurance benefit
-       Vacation - At least two (2) weeks of vacation initially, commensurate with experience
-       CPA Expenses - Reimbursement of all necessary and approved CPA and CPE expenses
-       Free Covered Parking
-       Dress - Business casual every day

QUALIFICATIONS:

-       Degreed - Bachelors In Accounting
-       2+ Years Similar Accounting Experience - GL Close, Financial Reporting et al
-       Microsoft Office Proficient - Especially Excel
-       Ability to Travel - Some to the Branch Locations in TX/LA Gulf Coast Area for inventories and process controls on an as needed basis.
PLUSES:
-       CPA or CMA
-       QuickBooks Pro (General Ledger Package)

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WM SHIRLEY - Former practicing CPAs, Financial Auditors, Business Advisors, CFOs/Controllers and Human Resource Managers with 60+ YEARS of combined experience in Big Four public accounting and Industry experience providing strategic Advisory, Staffing and Recruiting solutions to businesses in a diverse array of industries.  Prior to WM Shirley, W. Mark Shirley, CPA, President & Founder, was with ANDERSEN 14 years (80-94), in the Audit & Business Advisory Practice and Karen S. Brown, Recruiting Manager, was with DELOITTE 16 years (80-96), in the Human Resources-Alumni Relations Practice.

440 Placements and 130 Advisory & Contract Engagements by W. Mark Shirley, CPA, and his associates since late 1994. For more, click on www.WMShirley.com

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