Special emphasis is placed on understanding the technology, processes, risks, and controls often at an enterprise level, relating to compliance, operations, and accounting / financial management processes. Our client also provides complementary services related to audit and assurance of other forms of technology risk such as network security, privacy, data management and IT due diligence, as well as more operational consulting related to the effective use and management of technology to improve business performance.

 

 

Major Responsibilities

·                      Assist in determining the privacy audit and assurance consulting services scope, audit objectives and work to be performed

·         Perform privacy engagements and other IT audit and consulting services

·         Review deliverables and reports

·         Leadership in the development of methodology/protocol for service delivery

·         Business development through networking and new “product” development

·         Assist in developing Team Members

·         Direct communication with clients and staff

·         Supervise the IT audit staff assigned to the engagement (if designated as In-Charge)

·         May provide training or act as a mentor to less experienced team members

 

Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

·         Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or related degree

·         CIPP, CIPP/G, CIPP/C, and/or CIPP/IT designation preferred

·         A minimum of three years of current and/or recent experience in compliance and/or privacy analysis (e.g., HIPAA, GLBA, GAPP)

·         Experience analyzing and/or monitoring privacy throughout the privacy information life cycle

·         Experience with developing and/or monitoring privacy program activities including providing notice,  choice, access, and dispute resolution

·         Excellent communications skills and comfortable interacting with technical system management personnel and C level management

·         Experience using/directing use of privacy analysis tools

·         Highly motivated, self-starter, strong ability to learn, adapt and function as strong team player

·         Commitment to exceptional client service and creative problem-solving ability with a consultancy mindset

·         Ability to develop and communicate pragmatic / value-add recommendations for reducing IT risks

·         Ability to travel approximately 10 – 25%

·         Excellent organization skills and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

·         Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership ability

·         Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements, and possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

·         Strict adherence to professional ethics

·         Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm

·         Focus on quality and service

·         High initiative and energy

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

Candidates must possess at least four years of experience as an Information Systems or Information Technology auditor and must have or be willing to obtain Certified Information Systems Auditor certification

 

Responsibilities:

• Audit Information Systems operations, application development projects and technology infrastructure development projects to determine adherence to established firm procedures and policies and sound risk-management practices.
• Responsible for working independently on own projects, as well as acting as leader/mentor to less experienced auditors on the team.
• Responsibilities include developing audit scope, evaluating technical and business risk, preparing work plans, performing and documenting audit test work, developing meaningful and/or value-add recommendations, conducting meetings, giving presentations and assisting with internal departmental activities as required.
• Responsibilities also include promoting good working relationships with associates and leaders within Information Systems and other divisions and other duties as required by the leader.

 

Requirements

• Four year undergraduate degree in Business or Information Systems or related program. 
• A master's degree is preferable but not required.
• A minimum of 4 years IT audit experience required or some combination of IT and relevant audit experience considered.  Public Accounting background or experience in Information Systems a plus.
• The candidate must have or be willing to obtain Certified Information Systems Auditor certification.
• Other technical certifications, such as Microsoft certifications, are highly desirable.
• The CPA designation is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Industry experience is a big plus.

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

St. Louis, MO - Administrative Assistant-Part Time

(Local Candidates Only Please)

A dynamic company, located in St. Louis County, is looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant for their very busy office. This is a part time opportunity 20+ hrs. This individual will provide administrative support for their Wealth Management Group. They are looking for a professional who's self-driven and has experience with client service/management, presentations, assist with regulatory compliance, correspondence, calendar/schedule management, and invoicing.

The perfect candidate for this role will have proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, enjoy working in a busy environment, thrive in a multi-faceted role, and have an outgoing personality. This company offers a very positive work environment, team focused, and an opportunity to develop your career.

Requirements:

- 3 to 5+ years experience in an administrative assistant role

- Experience working in a fast-paced and professional environment. Prefer financial services experience.

- Experience with client/customer service, presentations, calendar/schedule management

- Excellent communication skills

- Professional demeanor and presentation

- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

This company offers a generous hourly rate, an unbelievable working atmosphere, and growth potential!!!

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to vicki.spraul@abacusrecruiting.com. This client will be making a decision the week of February 14, 2011, so don't pass on this one!!

Dynamic Organization and Unparalleled Growth Potential!!

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

St. Louis, MO.

An outstanding organization located in West St. Louis County is in search of an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join their team. This is an opportunity that can provide growth for the rest of your career, as well as, the opportunity to work in a very dynamic industry!! This company is looking for a key financial professional that has the experience and know how to help keep this organization as one of the most trusted in the St. Louis area.

The ideal professional will possess a degree in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years of experience - preferably a mix of public accounting and industry, an MBA/CPA is highly desired, a strong analytic and reporting background, and solid experience with analysis and modeling.

We are looking for top notch talent for this opportunity! So if you have the experience that we're looking for, make sure that you respond to this opportunity.

Requirements:

• Degree - prefer an MBA and/or CPA
• Prefer mix of experience in public accounting and industry
• 4+ years of experience
• Experience with financial planning, reporting, modeling, and analysis
• Strong systems experience
• Good communication skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze and asses business performance
• Identify cost and performance drivers
• Communicate 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!! They offer a solid benefit plan with great growth potential.

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

St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please!
A well established, family owned property management company is looking for an administrative / bookkeeping professional. They are looking for a professional bookkeeper/accountant that can utilize Quickbooks to effectively manage their daily accounting needs. The ideal individual will possess strong payroll and bookkeeping experience. The company is looking for someone that is open to wearing many different hats and is looking for long term employment with a stable organization.

The person in this role will be a key-player within the organization!

Requirements:
·5+ years of bookkeeping experience
·Excellent communication skills: (Oral and Written)
·Strong attention to detail
·They need to be a leader
·Ability to manage multiple deadlines/timelines effectively

Duties/Responsibilities:
·Manage day to day office administration
·Ability to work independently – small office
·AP, AR
·Account reconciliations
·Administrative duties: Proposal creation / email / calendar / receptionist
·Payroll and data entry

This is a fantastic opportunity with a company that continues to surpass all their expectations!! If you’re looking for company stability and the opportunity for longevity in your career, then this is the one for you. Please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to eric@abacusrecruiting.com

Temporary to Hire position

·Report directly to the VP of Accounting
·Apply C.O.D. cash to the computer system on a daily basis
·Research on a timely basis all C.O.D. orders where there is a discrepancy in the amount of money collected.
·Process credit card and C.O.D. transactions on a daily basis. Reconcile with the credit card company that all credit card transactions have been performed.
·Prepare a daily deposit for money collected and apply these payments towards customer account balances maintained on our computer system.
·Make copies of invoices and statements as needed; prepare both for mailing along with postage.
·Provide Sales and Senior Management various A/R reports as requested.
·Maintain proper tax-exempt files for our customer base. Request certificates from customers when they are not provided for tax exempt jobs.
·Field customer service phone calls in a professional manner and exercise due diligence when a problem arises.
·Scan delivery tickets and invoices on a daily basis into company computer system for history purposes. Verify that each document has been accounted for and has been properly archived for future use.
·Lien waiver generation as needed
·Assist VP of Accounting in other back office duties as time may warrant.
·Generate debit & credit memos generated by computer as needed.

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

St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very stable and growing, nationally recognized industry leader in the manufacturing industry. This professional must possess the drive to make an immediate impact and be ready to grow with the organization. This company is looking for an individual with at least 2 years experience as a coordinator for construction projects.

The candidate selected for this opportunity will need to be a self-starter with strong organizational skills. They'll be responsible for the coordination and management of the bid process, work schedules, contract administration and compliance, and analysis of project - job cost, WIP.

If you are looking to make an impact as a professional, utilizing your construction and accounting experience, then this may be the opportunity for you. This person must want to grow professionally and in turn assist in the continued growth of the organization.

Requirements:

• Degree - highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years construction experience, project accounting
• Experience with job cost, WIP, analysis
• Experience with management of bid process, contracts, work schedules
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Systems savvy

This organization is wanting to move forward with this search and will want to meet with qualified candidates. If you feel that you may be a fit for this opportunity, don't hesitate in responding quickly. Please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to: paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com

Travel tends to be 20% or less

Responsibilities

This individual will evaluate processes for appropriate controls and operational efficiency and effectiveness to include:

 

- Perform independent reviews focused on home office functions

- Evaluate internal controls

- Provide cost beneficial recommendations

- Ensure key recommendations are implemented

- Provide consulting services

- Monitor systems development projects

- Perform ongoing monitoring of key areas

 

Requirements:

The associate needs to possess the following skills:

 

- Analyzes complex transactions and processes.

- Develops written and verbal observations and recommendations in a concise and informative manner.

- Demonstrates project and time management abilities.

- Manages multiple tasks effectively.

- Documents processes effectively using various tools.

- Seeks improvement in efficiencies, effectiveness and controls for the areas reviewed.

- Two to four years of relevant public accounting or internal audit experience. 

 

Financial service industry experience a plus.

CPA strongly preferred

For immediate consideration send your resume in Word format to paul.iadevito@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.

Position Purpose: To prepare journal entries and analysis, review branch financial/operating statements, analyze repair and maintenance, licensing, and bad debt activity, and other special projects as required.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Prepare month end closing journal entries.
· Analyze monthly repair and maintenance expenses.
· Analyze monthly licensing expenses.
· Analyze monthly bad debt activity.
· Analyze branch Never Repair Reserve
· Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
· Review one region’s branch financial/operational statement each month.
· Analyze UPS Expenses and communicate policy diversions to region and branches
· Prepare and analyze abandoned property information for state filings.
· Prepare balance sheet reconciliations related to above tasks and responsibilities.

Educational Requirements:
Required: Bachelor Degree, with a 3-5 years of accounting experience, CPA or MBA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Attention to Detail
Ability to scrutinize, clarify, and track processes to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Strong track record of carrying projects through entire lifecycle
Computer Skills
Ability to operate Windows based programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Energy
Ability to consistently maintain a high productivity level throughout the entire business day
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to communicate with others in a sincere, professional and helpful manner
Multi-Tasking
Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time ensuring accuracy of work generated

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

YOUR SEARCH ENDS HERE!!

(Local Candidates Only Please)

A dynamic company, located in St. Louis County, is looking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant for their very busy office. This individual will provide administrative support for their management and office staff. This includes multi-line telephone management, customer service, maintaining office equipment, correspondence, maintaining their filing system, calendar/event management, expense reporting, assist with marketing materials, and travel planning.

The perfect candidate for this role will have proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe, enjoy working in a busy environment, thrive in a multi-faceted role, and have an outgoing personality. This company offers a very positive work environment, team focused, and an opportunity to develop your career.

Requirements:

- 5+ years experience in an administrative assistant role

- Experience working in a fast-paced, yet professional environment

- Experience with travel planning, expense reporting, calendar/event planning and management

- Excellent communication skills

- Professional demeanor and presentation

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe

- Customer service minded

This company offers a fantastic compensation package - solid base salary and benefit package.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com. This client will be making a decision quickly, so don't pass on this one!!

 

St. Louis, MO. - Local Candidates Only Please

A professional services organization, in the St. Louis area, is looking for an administrative professional to support one of it's executives. The individual selected for this role will not only support this team leader but also assist in program management. This is a permanent, full time opportunity that will be a great fit for an administrative professional who's wants to be an asset right away.

This position requires experience with calendar and event management, correspondence, telephone management, internal and external communications, and report writing. Along with a strong attention to detail, this individual will be asked to handle confidential material and information with discretion.

Requirements Include:

• Bachelors Degree is preferred
• Minimum 4+ years experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional demeanor and presentation
• Strong systems skills - MS Office
• The ability to operate with a service oriented mindset
• Must be a team player and adapt to change

With this opportunity, comes a generous compensation package. Please don't hesitate in responding to this ad as the client would like to make a decision by August 22, 2011. Please forward resumes, in Word format as an attachment, to paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com

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 strong Sales and Use Tax Accountant to join their team and be able to make a positive impact right away.

The individual that they are looking for will preferably be degreed, have 5+ years of experience in accounting, have proven experience with sales and use tax/multi-state, personal property tax, and experience with a high volume of monthly filings/returns. The organization is looking for someone who is dedicated to the overall success of the company, their team, and their career.

Requirements:

·Prefer a degree in Accounting or similar field
·5+years of experience in sales and use tax
·Experience with multi-state filings/returns
·Experience with high volume monthly filings/returns
·Solid systems experience

We seek Accounting Professionals who have what it takes to succeed. This company wants to make a decision by early April 2011, so please respond to this opportunity quickly!!
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume in Word format, as an attachment to paul.iadevito@abacusrecruiting.com

A tremendous opportunity exists to join one of the best companies in the St. Louis Area!!  This company is searching for a strong Sales and Use Tax Accountant to join their team and be able to make a positive impact right away.  

The individual that they are looking for will preferably be degreed, have 3 to 5+ years of experience in accounting, have proven experience with sales and use tax/multi-state, personal property tax, and experience with a high volume of monthly filings/returns.  The organization is looking for someone who is dedicated to the overall success of the company, their team, and their career.  
Requirements: 

• Prefer a degree in Accounting or similar field
• 3 to 5+years of experience in sales and use tax
• Experience with multi-state filings/returns
• Experience with high volume monthly filings/returns
• Solid systems experience

We seek Accounting Professionals who have what it takes to succeed.  This company wants a professional to be in place by the end of 2010, so please respond to this opportunity quickly!!

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

Our client is looking for an intuitive, detail-oriented person who is interested in a long-term career opportunity. The employee will perform duties required to analyze the financial performance of the company, create daily and monthly financial reports for management, perform sales analysis, day-to-day accounting operations including bank reconciliations, investment activity and other account reconciliations. Assist in the property and casualty insurance duties.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures
• Experience with ERP software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with public accounting strongly preferred

For immediate consideration send your resume in Word format to tamara@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

The Financial Operations Assistant (FOA) has responsibility for managing the back office securities and insurance operations. With responsibility for the day-to-day back office details. The FOA is a key link in delivering the level of client service required by the organization and is committed to the mission statement.

-Organized and self-motivated with positive attitude
-Interpersonal skills with strong Client Service Orientation.
-Strong attentiont to detail.
-Proficient with Windows Office and comfortable with new technologies.
-NASD Series 7 and 63 preferred but not required, Insurance license helpful.
-Understanding of organizational needs.
-Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
-Previous securities industry experience required.

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

One of St. Louis' best and most innovative employers is looking for an HR Generalist.

We are looking for:

- An MBA level employee with HR experience (compensation/benefits).
- Candidate should exhibit both high level and good critical thinking skills.
- Candidates are expected to know the business side of HR and how it affects an organization.
- Candidate should have a business background as well as some budgeting and forecasting.

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

We are looking for motivated, dedicated bookkeeping, administrative and clerical professionals to fill exciting positions with our clients...

Positions move fast...

You will be contacted if your experience is a match...

Backgrounds wanted:

• 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.