ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Not for Profit)
St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

An outstanding company in St. Louis County is in search of a professional to assist within their fast paced accounting department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a temp to perm basis with a very dynamic company that allows you to get your hands into the business and run it like it was your own.

This company continues to experience a remarkable pattern of growth. This will translate into your career path as they want team members to grow into new opportunities in the future. If you have a solid accounting background and are looking for that solid opportunity, this is it!!

This individual will be given the opportunity to advance professionally. The ideal person will possess 5 to 7 years of experience in not for profit industry.This organization is looking for someone who is dedicated to the overall success of the company, their team as well as their career.

This professional will be a vital part of the finance team.

Requirements:

·5 to 7 years of accounting experience

·Must have not for profit experience
SAGE Fund Accounting software is a must
CPA or MBA is Plus!

·Degree in Accounting/Finance a Must

·Strong customer service skills

Position responsibilities include:

·Management of general ledger and journal entries

·Month end close

·Account reconciliations and analysis

·Financial statement compilation

We seek quality accounting professionals who have what it takes to succeed.

This corporation offers excellent benefits. Please respond quickly.

This company will make a decision the week of February 15.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment, to tamara@abacusrecruiting.com

One of St. Louis' most respected companies seeks an accounting professional with an expertise in the health care industry. This professional will have experience working with hospitals on billings and reimbursements. You will be mentored by executives who will use your experience to advise health care clients. This is an opportunity to grow as a consultant and trusted advisor to many health care organizations in St. Louis. We seek a professional with exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written along with the motivation to learn a consultative auditing approach.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA Preferred
• 5-7+ years of general accounting experience
• Experience in the health care industry (hospitals preferred)
• Seasoned experience working in healthcare billing and reimbursements
• Professional presentation with polished communication skills

Responsibilities include:

Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

*Works closely with hospitals' billings and reimbursements. Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

* Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.

* Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.

* Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.

* Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.

* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

We seek exceptional professionals who have the drive and motivation to succeed. Please respond quickly.

For immediate consideration send your resume in Word format to: careers@abacusrecruiting.com

Primary Responsibilities:
· Supervise accounts payable staff, including performance evaluation, training, mentoring and assignment of work flow
· Maintain current policies and procedures and administer changes where needed
· Resolve daily problems and issues concerning the department
· Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal customers while providing Extra Step customer service standards
· Negotiate optimal vendor terms that are in the best interest of the company
· Create and maintain an environment that supports creative and innovative ways for employees to perform tasks or analyze present tasks
· Oversee and improve all electronic payments processes
· Manage the 1099 process
· Ensure clear, consistent communication with Controller by relaying key issues and resolutions on a regular basis in an organized manner

Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field, plus a minimum of seven years accounts payable experience with at least three of those in a supervisory capacity
· Expert user of PeopleSoft AP 8.5 or higher module
· Expert user of Excel and other Microsoft programs
· In-depth knowledge of AP best practices and internal controls
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Effective management style with the ability to mentor and resolve conflict appropriately
· Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with strong time-management and follow-through skills with an emphasis on attention to details
· Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments
· Sense of urgency and solid judgment in addition to strong decision making skills
· High level of enthusiasm and integrity
· Ability to practice a high level of confidentiality

For immediate consideration, send your resume in Word Format to:
mike.bevolo@abacusrecruiting.com - No phone calls please

An outstanding organization located near Westport is looking for a professional to join their fast paced marketing department. This individual will be responsible for managing a multitude of inside and outside resources in order to execute promotions including but not limited to:

• Direct the creative/production of direct mail, catalog, newspaper and magazine advertising, inserts, web pages and email
• Guide list pulls and data analysis
• Interact with internal call center, order processing, fulfillment, shipping as well as upper management
• Direct DRTV creative and production, agencies, media buyers and brokers, plus outside fulfillment operations that includes call centers/IVR, order processing and fulfillment
• Help to plan and maintain the acquisition marketing budget, including approval of invoices, monthly and annual reconciliation, plus management updates on the status of promotional spending
• Plan, communicate and execute promotions for specific brands, making best use of Company' resources and budget as well as our partners' resources and budget

The AMM will accomplish all the above with an eye to exceed whenever and wherever possible. They will also hold true to all aspects of the Company' Core Values at all times. As a member of the Marketing Department, they will be expected to help educate and groom peers and front-line employees on the purpose and goals of promotions as well as the Company Way of doing business.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising or related field

Required Experience or Background:

1. Direct Marketing experience for at least 7 years
2. Budget responsibility for at least 3 years
3. Prior work experience could include DM agency, catalog, product/brand manager, or related
4. Thorough understanding of testing concepts and test design, ROI, database management, creative and production
5. Has demonstrated growth in responsibilities and flexibility
6. Proficiency with personal computer word processing software and spreadsheets
7. Professional verbal and written communication skills
8. Excellent organization and analytical skills as well as the ability to adapt to a variable workload and function in a deadline-oriented environment

For immediate consideration, send resume in Word format to eric@abacusrecruiting.com

A leading organization that has provided brokerage and investment services for over 30 years is in search of a Branch Manager for the Honolulu branch. Investment services include a leading active trader program, intuitive long-term investment solutions and a national branch system.

This company is currently seeking a Licensed Branch Manager. Proven leadership, management, and motivational skills are required. This company offers a competitive salary, bonus and incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, and 401(k).

Responsibilities:

• Manage 4 investment representatives and 1 support specialist
• Development of branch sales professionals and branch production
• Growing sales knowledge and experience, improving processes and enhancing the client experience
• Ensuring advice practices are adhered to and developed plans meet suitability requirements.
• Branch recruitment and staffing sales professionals in a timely manner
• Expanding and deepening client relationships by extending the entire product line
• Collaborating and building effective relationships to ensure seamless client service
• Ensuring sales professionals are developed, trained, knowledgeable of, and comply with established procedures
• Ensuring performance objectives are set collaboratively for all associates and that performance feedback is provided on a regular basis
• Training and supporting associates to meet their personal development objectives

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor’s degree

• Series 7; Series 63 and 65, or Series 66 licenses
• Series 24, Series 8, or S 9/10 required or must be obtained within 120 days
• Proven leadership, management, and motivational skills
• 3 - 5 years of proactive, successful sales experience managing people in the financial services industry
• Must have outstanding communication skills
• Possess comprehensive industry and investment knowledge
• Have the ability to present complex financial solutions in a way that enables clients to make informed investment decisions

ABACUS Recruiting specializes in financial management placement. We recruit exceptional professionals that stand out among their peers. Please send a Word version of your resume.

Please respond quickly. Company will make a decision the week of May 10, 2010.

St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU!!

A very dynamic and growth oriented company, in St. Louis, is searching for a Corporate Controller to come on board, complement their executive team, and begin to provide them with the accounting and strategic planning that they need. This opportunity will allow the right candidate to make an immediate impact on the organization and their business.

This company is in the manufacturing industry and they are looking for someone who not only, has a solid background in accounting, but also, has the strategic insight that their organization needs to move forward.

For this opportunity, a candidate will need to be degreed in accounting or finance, have 8 to 10+ years of progressive experience, a CPA, experience with budgeting and bank relations, a solid understanding of manufacturing, strong systems experience, and enjoy working with all types of people.
Requirements:

• Degree in accounting/finance
• 8 to 10+ years of progressive experience in an accounting role
• CPA is a MUST
• Strong day to day accounting skills
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, cost control
• Hands-on work style
• Solid understanding of manufacturing
• Outgoing personality and customer service friendly

Responsibilities:

• Be part of the executive team and involved in key decision making
• Provide accurate financial reporting
• Lead/Assist with strategic planning
• Supervise an Accounting Team

This will be a major career move that will provide you the opportunity to be a major player in the process and reap the rewards from that. If you've been looking for "that opportunity" to finally get you to where you want to be in your career, then make sure you respond to this ad.

Please respond quickly as our client will be making a decision by the week of July 5, 2010. Please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com

One of St. Louis' most reputable and recognized professional services organizations seeks a senior executive to lead its communications and marketing group. Our client is well known for its exceptional quality and service and expects the same from their employees. This position will report directly to the President, is part of the executive management team, and will be responsible for managing a team that will assist in the company's success.

The Director of Communications is responsible for overseeing all business relationships, public relations, and company-wide communication. This professional will be providing direction to the leadership group on enhancing their reputation and expanding their vision for the organization.

This client offers a very team oriented atmosphere that's second to none! The compensation package is exceptional with a solid benefit plan and profit sharing opportunities. Work/life balance is held in high regard and there is no limit to growth. This is the opportunity that you've been waiting for!!

As a trusted and valued partner, this role is specifically responsible for:

·Development and management of all communications and client relations for the company

• Oversee production and distribution of all internal/external publications
• Manage all vendor relationships and contract negotiations
• Establish and maintain all relationships with local media and their public relations agency
• Oversee coordination of all company sponsored activities
• Develop team members to help support this group and position
• Oversee and develop all web-based information for the company

Requirements for this position include:

·Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

• 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in this field
• Experience in the professional services industry
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Superior supervisory and leadership skills
• Outgoing personality

Please respond quickly as this company is making a decision by Nov. 23, 2009. Send your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com

Local candidates only, please.

Highly successful manufacturer with a history of strong performance in St. Louis, MO seeks an accounting management professional to lead one of its divisions. This company is focused on providing value added solutions through advanced technology. This is a world class company with world class professionals. This professional reports to the CFO and is a valued member of the senior management team.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure that the business unit is compliant with accounting practices and policies
• Timely reporting and forecasts
• Provide effective financial analysis to support decision making within the business unit
• Maintain and implement standard costing practices
• Manage, inspire and direct accounting staff

Qualifications include:

• 12+ years of experience in finance/accounting with experience as a division controller within a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; MBA Preferred
• CPA required
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Seasoned computer skills
• Expertise in standard cost and analysis
• Exceptional verbal and written skill

ABACUS Recruiting, best known for our accounting expertise in providing quality professionals in St Louis’ most respected companies, specializes in accounting and financial management placement. We seek exceptional accounting professionals that stand out from their peers.

Please respond quickly by sending a Word version of your resume to careers@abacusrecruiting.com

For additional opportunities, please visit our website www.abacusrecruiting.com

FRAUD ANALYST
St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

An outstanding organization located in St. Louis is in search of an Accounting/Financial Professional to join their team as a Fraud Analyst. Even in a tough market, this company has continued to grow and offers consistent promotion from within.

The ideal professional will possess a strong analytic background and preferably have experience in audit and/or forensic accounting. A degree in Accounting/Finance is mandatory with 1 to 3 years of experience in public accounting - audit/forensic; and/or industry. Big 4 experience is highly preferred.

We are looking for top notch talent for this opportunity!

Requirements:

• Degree
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounting/Audit/Forensics
• Big 4 experience a Big Plus!!
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong systems experience
• Good communication skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review transaction activity
• Review and evaluate policies and procedures
• Communicating financial data and summaries to necessary departments/team members

This client will make a decision, for the right candidate, quickly. So don't miss the boat!!!

To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Outstanding opportunity with a well respected organization

If you are an established Human Resource professional in search of the perfect position.... this is the position for you.
A St. Louis based company seeks a professional to take charge of the company's Human Resources division. This company has a wonderful culture and is seeking a professional that will help to carry out the vision of the company. This professional will act as a Human Resources Generalist, responsible for ensuring alignment of business objectives and human resources programs and policies to facilitate the organization toward achieving its goals while minimizing risk to the company.

Responsibilities include:

• Employee relations
• Benefit Administration
• Payroll management and communications with finance team
• Advising upper management
• Union Relations
• Talent assessment and training needs
• Client focus and ability to establish strong working relationships

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years related human resource experience
• Seasoned experience with benefit administration
• Seasoned experience with employee relations at all levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Enjoys people and helps to work through to a solution
• Adept at working with management to influence/facilitate change, implement strategy and accomplish objectives
• Interpersonal relations: particularly tact, sensitivity, professionalism, articulation, confidentiality, and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and to use good judgment in decision making
• Knowledge of and ability to execute human resource policy and procedures

ABACUS Recruiting specializes in placing business professionals. We seek quality professionals who represent us well in the marketplace and who have what it takes to succeed. Please respond quickly. Please forward your Word resume to tamara@abacusrecruiting.com

About the Job
A leading financial services organization has one coveted opening for a seasoned investment professional. This national organization offers a full spectrum of investment services, including an active trader program, long term investment solutions and online trading tools and services.

This thriving organization differentiates itself by providing active, warm leads to dynamic investment professionals along with various bonus opportunities that are easily calculated and understood. Company clients welcome your call and rely on the investment professionals expertise in directing their investment solutions. This position is set apart from most investment positions in that everyone works in a team effort, extensive training and coaching is provided on an on-going basis and a base salary, bonus and realistic goals are set to help you get started. If you are driven by earning a 6 figure income, this is the place to make it happen!

This organization is extremely selective and is looking for a top sales producer that has grown tired of creating their own leads and enduring unhealthy competition in the office.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Series 7 and 63 or 66
• 2-5+ years of experience working in financial services
• Comprehensive industry and investment knowledge
• Excellent client service skills which include presenting complex investment information that is easily understood
• Enjoys customer service and sales
• Driven to meet or exceed sales goals and enjoys the financial comfort that it brings
• Great phone and face to face rapport that puts clients at ease

Responsibilities Include:

• Making proactive, business development calls from provided leads
• Presentation of solutions to clients and prospects through face to face meetings
• Tracking activities through a client relationship management systems
• Enhancing your sales skills through consistent coaching
• Responding to leads generated through business development efforts

For immediate consideration, send your resume in Word format to tamara@abacusrecruiting.com

ABACUS Recruiting specializes in financial recruiting. We seek the top 10% of candidates for our premier client base. Please visit our website at www.abacusrecruiting.com

US-MO-St. Louis - Local candidates only

DO NOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY!

An outstanding St. Louis based accounting and financial advisory firm is in need of a seasoned financial advisory professional to join their growing organization. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of his or her business and those advisors reporting to them. This includes overall strategy. The goal is to increase sales and profitability, drive customer acquisition / retention, and enhance the company’s positioning.

The ideal individual will:

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of different investment vehicles and products.

·Demonstrate ability to develop sophisticated spreadsheets.

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of financial concepts.

·Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic individual and corporate taxation.

·Demonstrate a working knowledge of statistics.

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of basic economics.

·Demonstrate a working knowledge of accounting.

It is a plus if the individual can:

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the primary securities laws, rules and regulations.

·Demonstrate thorough knowledge of financial analysis.

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the securities market place.

·Demonstrate a working knowledge of retirement plans.

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the duties of an investment advisor.

·Demonstrate the ability to educate clients about investments and investing and gain their confidence.

·Demonstrate the ability to develop an investment policy statement.

·Demonstrate the ability to build a cash flow/ asset growth model for a client.

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of modern portfolio theory.

·Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of risk management tools and their use.

·Demonstrate the ability to interview clients to learn about their risk tolerance, goals, needs, financial situation, time horizon, and tax sensitivity.

·Demonstrate the ability to evaluate strategic partners/platforms and to pick the best ones.

·Demonstrate the ability to build a portfolio to fit a client’s goals and objectives..

·Demonstrate the ability to discuss a recommendation with a client and gain their confidence.

The company’s ideal candidates will possess the drive to be successful, an outgoing personality, and excellent presentation skills. This is a position within a thriving organization, so individuals applying must have the desire to make an immediate impact. This company boasts a strong presence in the marketplace and has maintained profitability even through the “tough times”. This professional will play a major role within the organization!

For immediate consideration send your resume in Word format to: eric.hahn@abacusrecruiting.com

Peoria/Decatur, IL: Outside Sales Professional (technical sales background)

Growing manufacturer of industrial products is in search of a sales professional to support the Peoria and Decatur, IL area. This position is primarily responsible for selling products for manufacturer/distributor to business and industrial establishments or individuals at factories, plants, or other locations by performing the following duties.

We need someone with a technical sales background, doesn’t have to be a degreed engineer though.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

" Assists sales network with efforts to increase sales

" Helps coordinate construction activity and provide the major communication tool between the distributor network and company

" Provides SAR coordination to make certain of timely and complete response

" Provides project management help for key construction projects

" Manages strategic construction projects within own territory

" Shares success and best sales practices with all sales associates

" Develops and maintains product knowledge and professional sales techniques

" Participates in new product training as developed and presented by company

" Must complete assigned courses at company University

" Reports on potential product developments found in the field

" Participates in seminars and activities at company and other locations

" Develops and maintains industry knowledge of our core industries

" Participates on market teams

" Supports market specialists in gathering market research

" Submits timely and complete reports

" Develops and follows an approved and supervised professional development plan.

" Attends professional seminars

" Continues education

" Seeks feedback on personal strengths and challenges

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

" Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or university is a PLUS!

" Or one to two years related experience and/or training;

" Or equivalent combination of education and experience

For immediate consideration send your resume in Word format to eric@abacusrecruiting.com.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

·Develop and implement global regulatory strategies

·Prepare regulatory documents and submissions to comply with applicable laws, regulations and corporate standards

·Provide regulatory support for various departments, projects, and teams

·Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with product development

·Report adverse events in compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures

·Design and develop training programs for the regulatory affairs department and provide corporate training on regulatory affairs

·Interact with a wide variety of outside contacts, including auditors, consultants, corporate partners and regulatory agency personnel and multiple departments at all levels

·Attend trade shows, courses, etc. as needed.

·Assist in development of marketing promotional materials by providing regulatory, risk and clinical information

·Review and approve product labeling to ensure regulatory compliance

·Develop and maintain departmental processes, policies, SOPs and associated documents related to regulatory issues

·Additional responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

·Minimum of Bachelors Degree in a scientific discipline

·Experience and knowledge in the preparation and managing of major regulatory submissions, including 510(k)s

·Effective verbal and written communication in individual and group settings

·Other Note: Available to travel (expected travel: 1-2 international visits per year)

For immediate consideration send your resume in Word format to;
eric.hahn@abacusrecruiting.com    

• Developing relationships with schools for college recruiting
• Resume searches/ad writing on job boards
• Developing solid relationships with outside recruiters
• Thoroughly interviewing qualified applicants and referring to the hiring manager
• Conducting extensive background checks and personality profiles
• Working closely with Senior Management in recommending candidates for interviews

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 4 + years of recruiting experience
• Expertise in interview techniques
• Expertise in finding qualified professionals that fit in various backgrounds, both degreed and non degreed
• Intuitive and energetic sales personality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience conducting exhaustive background checks and personality profiles

We seek exceptional candidates who stand out among their peers. Please respond quickly. Company will make a decision the week of April 19th. Please send your resume as a Word attachment to eric@abacusrecruiting.com

$100 -$141K base plus bonus -
Bank located west of the San Francisco area is looking for a banking professional to join their commercial and industrial loan department.

The ideal individual will have the ability to read, analyze and interpret current and potential client’s financial reports and legal documents. This will allow us to provide a full range of banking services to our commercial and industrial customers. To be successful in this role you must be driven and possess superior communication and interpersonal skills. In this role you will handle complex relationships as you call on prospective and existing clients to generate loans, deposits, fees and electronic banking services. You will be called upon to determine credit eligibility, prepare loan narratives, ensure loans meet appropriate criteria, and effectively cross-sell products.

To be considered you must possess 5 to 10 years of commercial lending experience and a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field. You must be analytical and understand how to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Those who have been successful in the past have been able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and deal with abstract data and present information to top management, public groups and boards of directors. If you possess this type of knowledge and experience, send your resume immediately.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Call on prospective and existing clients to generate loans, deposits, fees and electronic banking services
Analyze financial statements and business conditions to deduce a credit decision
Generate and service a portfolio of $20 million in loan outstanding
Participate in a variety of community-oriented and professional organizations

LOOKING FOR A JOB A BIT "TAX"ING??? HOPEFULLY, NOT MUCH LONGER!!

Our Firm is currently accepting resumes for tax professionals who are interested in either Temporary or Direct Hire positions for both Public Accounting and Private Industry. The positions are with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 organizations to large CPA Firms.

Opportunities exist for Seniors as well as Management level professionals!

The following qualifications are what we are looking for:

Bachelors Degree - Accounting, Finance or Business related

CPA

2-6+ years hands on experience in Tax (compliance, research, analysis etc.)

Federal and State specialties

FAS109 and FIN48 experience

Engagement Management experience

If you are currently conducting a search and are interested in learning more about the opportunities we have available, please forward resume and references to eric.hahn@abacusrecruiting.com