Acts in a lead role for domestic/international internal and external audits. Designs and develops audit procedures, and reviews and evaluates work of associates within and outside of the Audit Department. Recommends and submits reports on identified corrections and controls in need of improvement.

Assumes responsibility as project leader for special audit projects and provides advisory and consulting services to management. Recommends appropriate staffing requirements to complete the audit. Coordinates and directs activities of assigned auditors: Trains and provides guidance of auditing tasks and procedures; reviews work for completeness; and submits evaluations on assigned auditors. Acts as liaison for internal management, external auditors, external audit clients and business associates. Prepares reports for internal and external company executives. Summarizes audit objectives, scope, findings, conclusions and management response. Conducts oral and written presentations to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon the completion of audits. Ensures audit summary is prepared within established deadline. Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of management’s response and the corrective action taken on significant audit recommendations. Consideration for the Audit Manager is based on advanced years of experience and education.

Required:

·Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience
·5-8+ years internal or external auditing
· Bilingual (French and English speaking)
·CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications
·Extensive knowledge of computer assisted audit tools (Microsoft Excel and Word required, ACL, SQL or Access preferred)
·Advanced knowledge of auditing processes and procedures
·Ability to travel 25-30% (domestic and internationally)
·Excellent oral and written communication skills.
·Ability to generate change without resistance
·Complex investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
·Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions.
·Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
·Ability to work independently
·Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects.
·Strong leadership skills

Preferred:
·Prior public accounting experience
·Masters Degree
·Prior leadership position in insurance or reinsurance audit experience
·Progress towards FLMI or other relevant professional accreditations

PLANT ACCOUNTANT - MANUFACTURING/COST

St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY WITH A VARIETY OF DUTIES!!

A very dynamic and growth oriented company, in St. Louis County, is searching for a Plant Accountant, for their US operations. They plan for this professional to come on board and be the main contact for all day to day and cost accounting activities, as well as, provide the business support that they need. This opportunity will allow the right candidate to make an immediate impact on the organization and their growth. This company is in the manufacturing industry and they are looking for someone who not only, has a solid background in accounting and manufacturing, but also, is an effective leader and can assist in taking the organization to the next level. This company continues to experience growth and provides an atmosphere where your input is respected.

For this opportunity, candidates will need to be degreed in accounting/finance, have 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting roles, solid experience in a manufacturing environment, strong cost accounting experience, and a strong systems background.

Requirements:

·Degree in accounting/finance

·7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting roles

·Manufacturing experience

·Strong cost accounting experience

·Hands-on work style

·Strong systems background

·Self Driven

Responsibilities:

·Responsible for all day to day and cost accounting activities

·Work with plant staff to facilitate process improvement strategies

·Assist with inventory

If you’re looking for a job change, this isn't for you. 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 the week of Dec. 14, 2009. Please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@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

For immediate consideration - forward resume in Word format to:
mike.bevolo@abacusrecruiting.com

“”…OFF THE ROAD AGAIN, JUST CAN’T WAIT TO GET OFF THE ROAD AGAIN….””

Are you an Audit professional that sings this song, just hoping to reduce your travel burden and have more time for you and your family???

If so, then we may have the perfect match for you!!!

A leading Financial Institution has the following openings for Internal Audit professionals!!

Staff Auditor AND Audit Senior

These are ideal roles for those who have Financial Services audit backgrounds who are looking to get into a growing department, and are looking to get back some quality of life. Travel requirements for these positions will be at the highest 10%!! Currently are traveling in the 0-5% range.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting, Finance or related field.

2-4 (4-6 for Senior w/ 1 yr Supervisory) years of Audit experience, preferably within the Financial Services or Banking industry.

CPA/CIA designation or working towards certification

Responsibilities:

Perform audit procedures according to the Audit plan and prepare supporting work papers.

Provide oversight for staff on Financial and Operational Audit engagements. (Audit Senior)

Assist Corporate level Audit function with Audits of brokerage operations as well as ongoing SOX compliance.

Play a key role in identifying internal control deficiencies, fraud or non-compliance issues.

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

New Grads Welcome!!

St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

A tremendous opportunity exists to join one of the best companies in the St. Louis Area!! This company is searching for a Cash Accountant to join their team and be able to make a positive impact right away. This is the opportunity that you've been waiting for. The one that's going to help you take the next step in your career for now and for the future.

This company continues to experience a remarkable pattern of growth! This will translate into your career path, as they want team members that can do the job now and grow into new opportunities in the future.

The individual that they are looking for will ideally have a Bachelors Degree, 1+ years of experience in general and cash accounting. Good systems experience will also be necessary - strong Excel. The organization is looking for someone who is dedicated to the overall success of the company, their team, and their career. If you have the drive to be the best, this is for you!!

Requirements:

• Prefer a Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• 1+ years of experience in general accounting/bookkeeping/cash accounting
• Strong attention to detail
• Outgoing personality
• Strong systems experience including Excel - pivot tables, v-lookups
• Solid team member and enjoy a fast paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Assist with month end close
• Account reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Distribution of reports
• Cash deposits, applications, and reporting

We seek Accounting Professionals who have what it takes to succeed. Please respond immediately as this opportunity will be filled quickly. For immediate consideration, please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@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

St. Louis, MO: Supply Chain: Operations Coordinator - Commodities

Local Candidates Only Please – St. Louis, MO

Our client is currently seeking an experienced professional for a 4 month project (October - January). The position requires five to seven years of experience directly with business analysis in a multi-entity environment. It is also necessary for this candidate to have acquired at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics – relevant industry experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will be one of high energy with a results-minded business perspective. This internationally renowned company has experienced continued success and stable growth due to the seriousness of their business and their sharp dedicated employment force.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

· 5 - 7 years of experience as analyst.

· Prior budgeting experience in large or middle market corporate environment.

· Advanced Excel skills-including familiarity with V lookups and pivot tables

· Seasoned business operations analysis (sales/cost/process) and reporting skills

· Experience with Great Plains software, and FRx financial reporting software.

· Excellent communication skills within all levels of the organization

· Ability to present at all levels (financial and operations)

· Detail-oriented and meets deadlines!

· Professional presentation!

Send resume in Word format to jeremy.bodmer@abacusrecruiting.com

Respond quickly. Company in progress.

****NEWLY CREATED POSITION WITH FUN, ENERGETIC COMPANY THAT PROVIDES GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES!****

BE PART OF THE ACTION, INSTEAD OF JUST A NUMBER!!

If this is what you are looking for then go no further!!! This newly created role plays a critical part in driving and increasing sales and ultimately, the bottom line!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Analyzes sales results by tracking sales, advertising, and sales promotions; categorizing data; preparing summaries of sales volume and percentage of market.
* Prepares marketing proposals by gathering information from sales representatives; consolidating and integrating strategies; assembling supporting materials.
* Maintains sales quality results by monitoring quality checks and adherence to call standards.
* Improves competitive position by researching and updating market data and sales statistics.
* Provides sales materials by maintaining reference library of market-specific product descriptions and proposal materials.
* Provides management information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
* Accomplishes marketing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

* Perform various accounting tasks to include; monthly general ledger account reconciliations, financial statements and audit assistance. Lend support in the preparation and analysis of the budget.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

* BS/BA degree

* Solid knowledge of GL, Journal Entries and Financials

* Advanced level skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

* Ability to communicate with all levels of organization

* Leadership abilities

* Team Player

* Budgeting and Inventory experience is a plus

For immediate consideration forward your resume as an attachment in Word format to: mike.bevolo@abacusrecruiting.com

Opportunity Calls !!!

Now is the time … to make a move !!!

Some of our best clients, in the St. Louis Area, are currently looking to find the BEST AUDITORS for their departments. There are opportunities at the Staff, Senior, and even Manager level, for the Right Candidate. The ideal candidates will possess two or more years auditing experience in a public and/or corporate environment and carry a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. A CPA/CIA/CISA Certification is a definite plus.

There are opportunities within these departments to conduct audits, both internal and external and travel can be international, domestic, or both. Travel can be anywhere from 0 to 40%. These are opportunities to work with companies that are team focused, have a positive atmosphere, and growth driven.

Independence and attention to detail is a must! The successful candidates will be competent, objective, and have excellent presentation and communication skills.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

• 2 – 5+ years financial, operational, compliance auditing experience (public or industry)
• Bachelor’s Degree (graduate degree &/or CPA/CIA/CISA is a plus)
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and reporting
• Strong computer skills
• SOX experience highly preferred!!
• Excellent communication (corporate interviewing, presentation, reporting)
• Very detail-oriented and meets deadlines!
• Travel – Anywhere from 0 to 40%
• Wants to enjoy what they do!!

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

Manages the company's inventory control activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing raw materials and finished products.

Responsibilities:

· Manages the company's inventory control activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing raw materials and finished products.

· Manages the receipt and storage of products, materials, equipment, parts, accessories, and supplies.

· Monitors inspection of incoming items against orders for accuracy, completeness, and defects.

· Arranges for the return and replacement of defective items.

· Manages periodic and special inventories; accounts for inventory variances.

· Develops and implements improvements in policies and procedures to promote efficiency, faster service, and lower costs.

· Plans and coordinates the transfer of products, materials, equipment, parts, accessories, and/or supplies between/among warehouses.

· Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.

· Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company.

· May also have supervisory responsibility involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, promotions, salary increases, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· 7 -10 years experience

· Associates Degree

For immediate consideration, send resume in Word format to: mike.bevolo@abacusrecruiting.com

No phone calls please

The Information Systems Auditor is a key member of the Corporate Accounting Department. Job duties include:

• Perform audit duties in a professional manner.
• Effectively communicate audit findings to business unit management and internal audit director.
• Monitor remediation efforts to assure that control weaknesses are remediated on a timely basis.
• Effectively perform special projects related to internal audit functions.
• Assist in the audit planning process.
• Perform audits at various business units.
• Communicate audit findings
• Monitor remediation activities

• Bachelor degree in accounting.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant audit experience
• Ability to effectively work with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time

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

Responsibilities

• Manage critical aspects of the month-end close process, including the oversight of branch financials.
• Manage certain aspects of intercompany reporting requirements.
• Prepare key journal entries and review and approve other routine journal entries.
• Prepare key account reconciliations and review and approve other routine account reconciliations.
• Assist the financial management team in the integration of newly acquired companies and start-up branches.
• Assist the financial management team in analyzing the company’s financial reports at the corporate, regional and branch level.

Candidate Profile

• Staff Accountant currently in private industry (2-4 years), experience in distribution or retail preferred
• Strong accounting background.
• Must be a team player with a very positive attitude.
• Outstanding computer skills, Excel and Word.

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

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 careers@abacusrecruiting.com

* Payroll (80% of job will eventually go to 50% of job/2 separate payrolls)
* Payroll for 50-250 employees depending on job
* Must understand general ledger
* Assertive - Must be able to get information from the foremans.  Candidate
  needs to look beyond the chaos & dig in to get the work done. 
* Understand job costing
* Very fast paced organization
* Timberline software experience is a plus.
* Degree is preferred

• Accounts payable (including full cycle)
• Accounts receivable (including collections)
• Full charge bookkeepers
• Customer Service reps
• Executive/Administrative Assistants
• Payroll

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