Bookkeepers needed

 A well respected Public Accounting firm in NYC (Union Square area) has asked us to locate full time, permanent bookkeepers to join their office.  Candidates must have 2-4 yrs. experience with Datafaction working in public accounting. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin, SmartStaff Personnel at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Accounting Opportunities

Our client, a public accounting firm in NYC (Union Square area) accountants w/1-2 yrs. exp (or internship plus 1 year exp.) to join either their tax or business management areas.  All candidates must have worked for at least one tax season at a public accounting firm.  Resumes to Harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin, SmartStaff Personnel, at 908-508-0300, ext. 104. Please note: Candidates of interest to our client will be offered virtual interviews.

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Has Covid 19 led you to the unemployment line? Are you a college senior unsure of what to do next? If so, feel free to reach out for some coaching and advice (virtual of course). Pick my brain for a half an hour at no cost! Patty Kremen, Elise Prezant Barbara Sunberg, Esq. John R. Fugazzie MBA Robin Lapidus Michael Kerwin Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties #PSGCNJ JFS of Metrowest JFS of Middlesex County Good Morning Hunterdon Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Arnold Gluck Gabrielle Clissold Elisa Koppel Jan Goodman Kip Bateman Roy Freiman Amy E. Rubin

Adventures in Staffing, Part 6.

For many years, there were a lot of jobs available within computer operations during the era when we saw large mainframe computer systems just about everywhere. A client asked me to find a first shift supervisor who new how Honeywell operating systems ran. At that time, there were perhaps a dozen such operating environments scattered around the NY metro area. Several were my clients while the others served as wonderful sources of talent (aka they did not hire from staffing firms).

I found a gentleman who fit the bill working in the same role on the second shift for a company. He asked me to call him during lunch time of his second job.....3:00-3:30 AM! Internet was in it's infant stages so phone call at 3:00 AM it was! We had an excellent chat and the placement occurred rather fast. If you are trying to close a placement, the only obstacles are the one's you let block your path!! #staffing #careersearch #interviewprocess #jobadvice #jobsearch

Facebook Live Tonight

Tonight at 7pm, tune in to Facebook Live on the page for Temple Emanuel of South Hills (Pittsburgh, PA) as Rabbi Aaron Meyer and I discuss the impacts on unemployment and the future job market caused by the Pandemic.

Adventures in Staffing, Part 5.

Over the past 30+ years, I've had the opportunity to visit pretty interesting workplaces. Each one proved to be quite unique.

Years ago, the firm I worked at staffed an entire footwear distribution center for a company supplying a big box retailer with product on a daily basis. This facility required everything from pickers/packers to computer operators and software programmers. Observing the inventory management process was enlightening.

Another interesting stop on my journey was a distributor of fresh produce servicing markets, restaurants, hotels etc. I learned more about the proper handling of fresh melons and tropical fruits than I expected too.

An extremely cool visit took place at one of the original manufacturers of automated web handling machinery. A co-inventor of the patent which became a measuring stick for other manufacturers was present and I had the honor of meeting him.

IT help-desks are hectic places to work. One company hired several dozen contractors from me for their call center. Every few weeks, I visited my staff to address questions or concerns. Whenever I observed them in action, I was in awe of their skills.

Getting out of the office is refreshing. Once the current crisis subsides, I hope to do this again!

Adventures in Staff, Part 4

Adventures in Staffing, Part 4. Over the past 30+ years, I have always thoroughly prepared my candidates for interviews including a discussion of dress code. My advice has always been to wear professional attire unless I am aware of reasons to recommend otherwise (for example: hands-on interview in a machine shop, client alerts that their building is being renovated and jeans are suggested, etc). Once, I sent someone on a clerical interview dressed professionally. The owner met her wearing a Grateful Dead t-shirt! She felt a bit uncomfortable but the interview went so well the job was offered on the spot! She asked what the dress code was and his reply was business casual. It turned out he was leaving the office early for a concert that day! Never judge a book by its cover!!

Adventures in Staffing, Part 3

Adventures in Staffing, Part 3. With extra free time these days, I thought I would look back at 35 years in the staffing world and share some stories.

Sometimes, people get hired who perhaps were not the best choice when simply comparing resumes but came out on top because they brought extra value to the table. A client called me several years ago with an opening in his Information Technology area. We discussed the requirement at length and I sent him about five resumes. He chose to interview three people. The first two hit for extra bases but couldn't make it to home plate. The third hit a ground ball and landed on first base BUT he stole the next three bases to get hired!

While the first two candidates certainly knew what was needed to get the job done, they lacked the energy and The this manager was looking for. The third person certainly would need a little more training but was so positive and willing to do whatever was needed. The deciding factor was that he looked at the enormous tropical fish tank in the owner's office and declared that he could help improve living conditions for its' inhabitants. Once he agreed to spend a few hours a week caring for the fish tank, the job was his. Use every tool available to you when interviewing for y.our next opportunity