• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #590
• Salary: $115,000

Title:    Corporate Accountant Department:    
Administrative Services Reports to:    CEO & CFO

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Corporate Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions for corporate entities maintained in QuickBooks on a GAAP basis. This includes preparation of financial statements, cash management, invoicing, bill pay, payroll processing and management of the audits.
Responsibilities:
•    Maintains and records transactions in the general ledger for all corporate entities
•    Responsible for accounts payable and bill pay
•    Prepares financial statements in an accurate and timely manner
•    Manages audit process for corporate entities with external auditors
•    Prepares budgets, variance analysis and cash forecasts
•    Coordinates retention of accounting, insurance and legal records for corporate entities
•    Ensures corporate insurance is properly maintained
•    Tax reporting for corporate entities, including property tax renditions and 1099 reporting
•    Coordination and review of federal and state tax returns, including quarterly estimates, with outside tax advisors
•    Processes payroll for The Company LLC
•    Responsible for fixed assets and hardware/software inventory for The Company
•    Preparation of board level financial presentations
•    Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
•    Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting, CPA and 10 years of related experience
•    Sound understanding of GAAP, strong general ledger knowledge and business judgement
•    Proficiency in accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team player in a client service environment
•    Highly ethical, strong reasoning, sound judgment and professional appearance and demeanor
•    Proactive in planning and thinking
•    Strong analytical and organizational skills
•    Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and employee data
•    Stable work history
•    Acceptable credit and background check
 

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #589
• Salary: $105.00

Special consideration given to candidates with experience in litigation databases such as IPRO Eclipse, Relativity, CS DISCO, or Logikull. Experience with TrialDirector or OnCue and trial presentation a plus.
 

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #588

Title:    Operations Manager
Department:    Operations
Reports to:    Director of Operations/Controller

Summary of Responsibilities:
Responsible for the efficient, accurate and timely completion of the Operations Department functions including cash management and other family office services. Ensure operation functions are handled efficiently and accurately while meeting client service objectives. Recommends and implements approved policies, procedures and internal controls to safeguard trust assets.
Essential Functions:
•    Manage, mentor and train the Operations team
•    Manage treasury activities with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness of transactions; includes monitoring cash positions, review of daily EOD Balance Reports and weekly cash reports
•    Manage all bank/brokerage applications for new accounts and maintenance or closure of existing accounts
•    Ensures all checks, wire transfers and journal entries have proper approvals, supporting documentation and accurate coding in accordance with internal controls
•    Assist in providing coding for transactions in accounting system; troubleshoot problems; test reports and journal entries as necessary; train new users
•    Communicate and coordinate with outside tax advisors as needed
•    Support tax specialist with reviewing, researching and responding to tax notices and correspondence
•    Support coordination and tracking of tax vouchers and tax returns
•    Recommend new processes/procedures as needed, within the internal controls framework
•    Review of LOIs prior to execution
•    Review promissory notes prior to routing for approvals
•    Ensure client household employee payroll is processed
•    Review of quarter-end transaction mapping schedules
•    Serve as a backup check signer
•    Assist in regulatory compliance and annual examination with the Texas Department of Banking
•    Administrator of Remote Deposit Capture system (“RDC”)
•    Approve deposits prior to scanning in RDC and transmit deposits
•    Final review of all deposits prior to sending to File Room
•    Oversee the tickler system to ensure items are completed and added timely
•    Approve templates in online banking system
•    Review and approve Vendor Request Forms
•    Assist in processing tax payments via EFTPS/Webpay
•    Serve as backup for certain Operations functions as needed
•    Responsible for evaluating and making recommendations for efficient process flows
•    Other duties as assigned
 

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
•    CPA or similar designation a plus
•    Minimum of seven (7) years related experience
•    Three (3) years in public accounting, senior/manager level a plus
•    Private Equity or Investment Management exposure a plus
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and employee data
•    Proactive in planning and thinking
•    Strong analytical and organizational skills
•    Ability to work as a team player in a client service environment
•    Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
•    Sound business judgement
•    Strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to others needs; position demands attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline driven environment
•    Proficiency in accounting systems, with extensive general ledger knowledge
•    Proficiency in navigating existing and emerging technology tools
•    Stable work history and acceptable credit and background check

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #585
• Salary: $120.00

Sr Plaintiff Attorney – position is newly created and will mentor associates. ONSITE

The position will involve preparing cases for trial, drafting motions, filing petitions, managing a litigation docket with support staff and other litigation duties. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare litigation cases for trial
• File Petitions
• Negotiate settlements
• Perform legal analysis
• Draft motions and responses to opposing counsel's motions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Texas State Bar licensed

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #580
• Salary: $100.00

NEWLY created position – Network Administrator – GALLERIA – ONSITE
*LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Visible position to work with all employees of a 60+ employee law firm. The Network Administrator will be responsible for tasks such as network administration, software maintenance, system administration, network security, and database support to ensure the efficient operation of the organization's network infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
• Manage the day-to-day technical operations of the firm. This would include working directly with all employees to ensure the firm's technology is performing well.
• Manage the inventory of IT assets such as desktop computers, printers, phones, etc.
• Provide daily desktop assistance to employees and handle technical issues.
• Collaborate with Firm Administrator to identify technology needs of the firm and provide creative and innovative suggestions for implementing new software.
• Participate in developing and implementing a comprehensive IT strategy and cybersecurity policies.
• Coordinate with outsourced IT provider to support the needs of the office.
• Perform technology assessments and current vendor selections to provide best practices and future integration.
• Assist with copier/printer maintenance and conference room AV equipment support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Troubleshooting and technical support skills.
• Superior knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with firewall and antivirus programs.