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Houston Accounting Staffing & Recruiting Agency 

Partnering with a leading staffing and recruiting firm in Houston can play a vital role in your company’s growth and performance. Whether you need temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct-hire talent, having access to skilled accounting and finance professionals ensures you’re equipped to meet both short- and long-term demands. At Burnett Specialists, we bring local expertise, industry knowledge, and a strong network with the best talent to help you find the right people for your team. With a proven track record and flexible hiring solutions, we’re here to support your business every step of the way.

Top Staffing and Recruiting Services

As a premier staffing agency and recruitment company in Houston, we provide comprehensive services to meet the dynamic hiring needs of businesses looking for the right talent. Our expertise as a Houston employment agency ensures that we understand both the local job market and the unique aspects of the accounting field, allowing us to offer tailored workforce solutions.

What types of Accounting & Finance positions can we place?

Our award-winning accounting and finance recruiters connect employers with qualified candidates in many different roles. We specialize in placing top talent for a wide range of positions, including:

  • Chief Financial Officers & Vice Presidents
  • Treasurers
  • Controllers
  • Certified Public Accountants
  • FP&A Managers
  • Financial Planning Analysts
  • Financial Analysts
  • Accounting Managers
  • Senior Accountant
  • Auditors
  • Tax Accountants
  • Staff Accountants
  • Payroll Analysts
  • Payroll Processors
  • Accounts Payables
  • Credit and Collections Specialists
  • Accounts Receivables
  • Billing SpecialistsCash Applications
  • Office Managers
  • Accounting Clerks
  • Bookkeepers

Types of Accounting Placements Burnett Specialists Can Place in Houston

We specialize in offering tailored staffing solutions specific to the Houston market so employers and job seekers alike can find their ideal fit for accounting roles. Our placement options include:

Direct-Hire Placements: We connect businesses to qualified direct hire candidates in accounting, ensuring a match for both skills and workplace culture.

Temp-to-Hire: This option offers flexibility by allowing companies to assess a candidate’s performance on the job before committing to a permanent hire.

Temporary & Contract Staffing: Our temp and contract staffing services are ideal for short-term projects, seasonal workloads, or covering employee absences, providing reliable and on-demand workforce support.

Contact Our Staffing & Recruiting Agency in Houston

As Texas’s largest leading employee-owned staffing and recruitment agency, Burnett Specialists is proud to serve the city of Houston. We match quality accounting talent with short- and long-term positions that are the right fit. Reach out to our team of experienced recruiters to learn more about our proven track record in the greater Houston area and find out how our staffing specialists can help you with your accounting placement needs.

Choose a Houston Staffing Agency for Crucial Local Insight

Navigating today’s job market isn’t easy, but partnering with Houston staffing specialists can offer your business a clear advantage. From shortening time-to-hire and cutting recruitment costs to tapping into a trusted network of qualified candidates, a local staffing partner streamlines the hiring process. With deep knowledge of Houston’s industries and workforce trends, we offer thoroughly vetted talent to help you find the right fit for every position.

In Houston’s competitive accounting job market, Burnett Specialists delivers crucial value to businesses in the region. As a leading staffing agency in Texas, we bring decades of recruiting expertise and a strong understanding of the local business environment. Our extensive network allows us to connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to make an immediate impact on your team.

The local neighborhoods we serve in Houston include: 

  • Downtown Houston
  • The Galleria
  • Medical Center
  • Montrose
  • Midtown
  • Energy Corridor
  • River Oaks
  • Memorial
  • Rice Village
  • Heights

Our Projects

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As a trusted staffing and recruiting partner in Houston, we’ve led a wide range of successful accounting placements, demonstrating our ability to meet the unique needs of each industry with accuracy and proven expertise.

Our Awards

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We have received many awards and accolades as an accounting staffing agency and recruiting company for our commitment to our Houston communities and our innovative staffing and recruitment methods.

FAQs

What’s the demand for accountants in Texas?

Accounting is a steadily growing field in Texas, with popular industries including energy, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.

What Should I Look For When Hiring an Accounting Specialist?

When hiring an accounting specialist, it’s important to find someone who brings both technical expertise and a strong understanding of your business needs. Look for candidates with relevant education or certifications (such as a degree in accounting, CPA, or CMA, depending on the role) and proven experience with the types of accounting tasks your business requires, whether that’s managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial reports, or handling payroll.

How Do I Know If My Business Needs an Accountant?

Whether you’re a small business or a large company, you may need an accountant if your financial tasks are becoming too time-consuming, complex, or risky to handle on your own. Common signs include difficulty managing cash flow, frequent errors in bookkeeping, trouble preparing taxes, or a lack of visibility into your business’s financial health. If you’re planning to grow as a business, take on investors, or apply for loans, an accountant can offer critical insights and ensure your numbers are accurate and up to date. 

Case Study

Read more about how Burnett Specialists helped a Houston client find the perfect candidate for a VP, Controller position.

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Our qualified Houston staffing specialists and recruiters place temporary and permanent positions in the city and the metro area. Learn more about our accounting placement options

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