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Fixed Assets Accountant

A local, fast paced Customer Solutions company is looking for a bilingual fixed asset accountant; B.S. in Accounting or Finance; 0-2 years overall experience in Accounting or Finance; must be bilingual: English and Spanish; strong PC skills; accurate and precise; highly organized; 40K

2 Positions Available:

A "smart home" technology company in Nashville is looking for candidates for two positions:

1)  Commercial Sales--alarm security company experience; electrical commercial sales experience; 30-35K doe plus commission.

 2)  Receptionist--Data entry/data processing; office upkeep; marketing and knowledge of social media a plus; 25K with benefits. 

Tax Manager

A local accounting firm is seeking a Tax Manager with 6-10 years experience in public accounting; CPA license; tax return experience including individual, corporate, partnership, trust and exempt organizations; tax research and tax planning skills.

AR/Cash Posting Clerk

Small manufacturing company in Dickson is looking for an Accounts Receivable/Cash Posting Clerk; MACOLA software; $17-$18 per hour.

Sales Professional

Software development company seeks experienced sales professional with HR software experience and healthcare clients; salary DOE.

Accountant

A Rutherford County company is looking for a degreed accountant;  2-4 years experience with financial statement preparation; 40K-45K. 

Lead Accountant

Degreed Accountant with Public experience; CPA preferred; prepare Financial Statements for multiple companies; salary DOE.

 

 

 

 

 

Featured Candidates

Experienced full cycle accountant with an extensive background including reimbursement, supervision, quality improvement and auditing.  Detail, deadline, and quality oriented with the ability to work equally effective in self-managed projects or as a team member or leader.  Multiple industry experience including healthcare, banking, and oil and gas.

CPA with 7 years of Big 4 experience, including 3 years in international offices.  Areas of expertise include auditing, financial statement analysis and preparation, budget analysis, and  portfolio managment.  Has most recently served as an Accounting Manager with a large international company.

C-Suite Executive Admin with over 20 years experience in fast-paced environments ranging from engineering to healthcare.  Has most recently supported 2 senior managing directors of a healthcare consulting firm.

Healthcare Accounting Manager with an active CPA license and pursuing a Master of Health Administration degree.  Has overseen accounting and financial operations for multiple divisions with over 90 entities and 300+ physicians.  Has international experience in the manufacturing segment earlier in career and is fluent in Spanish.

Financial Reporting Manager skilled in various types of accounting including SEC Reporting, M&A, Debt and Equity, Partnership/Joint Venture, analysis and auditing.  Active CPA license with prior Big 4 experience.

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Setting Yourself Apart in an Interview

In today's market it takes more than past experience to land a career opportunity.  How do you set yourself apart to be that one special person the company wants to hire?

1.  Learn about the company.  Check out their website.  Google the company for recent articles on their managment team and organization.  If they are publicly traded, review their annual report.  Knowing a few things about the organization will allow you to confidently converse with the interviewer about the business, its goals, and how you could contribute to its success.

2.  Know where you're going.  Sounds simple.  MapQuest and bing!?  Wrong.  Take a trial run if you can.  Know how much time it will take and give yourself an extra ten to fifteen minutes.  You will not start the interview on the right foot running through the door totally stressed.

3.  Be professionally attired.  Yes, that means wear a conservative suit that fits with nicely polished shoes.  No cologne.  No cleavage.  Less is better in the jewelry category.  If possible, stop at the restroom for a last minute hair, teeth and makeup check.  *Tip:  Washing your hands with warm water keeps them from becoming sweaty for several mintues.

4.  Be prepared to discuss achievements in your career and how they may be applicable to the position for which you are applying.  Be concise unless an interviewer asks for more detail.

5.  Smile.  Sit up straight.  Don't fidget.  Leave your vibrating cell phone in the car.

6.  Let an interviewer know you are interested in the position before you leave and follow up with a hand written thank you note.

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When It's Time To Give Notice

You've accepted another position. Now what?

The first step is composing a letter to your current employer informing him/her of your intent to leave.  It should contain the following elements:

1.  State that you have accepted another position, and that this final decision was reached only after careful consideration.

2.  Thank him/her for the opportunity to work there, and say something positive about the experience.

3.  State when you'd like your last day to be, and volunteer to help train your replacement and to make yourself available by phone or e-mail, even after your last official day.

4.  Wish the company well in its future endeavors.

Walk into your supervisor's office and ask for a few minutes of his/her time when you can speak privately.  Verbally state what has been outlined in the letter, and hand the letter to your supervisor.  Try to be as accommodating and professional as possible in working out your notice.  (For example, it is NOT professional to give a two week notice, one of which you will be on vacation.)

Remember that this employer may be a reference for you in the future.  Let your last weeks with them reflect well on you.