Tax Preparers Needed!!!

 Immediate need for Tax Preparers for my client in Westfield NJ! 25-30 hours per week (flexible). Potential to discuss a perm role with this firm after tax season winds down. Must have several seasons of tax prep for a public accounting firm, exp. w/QuickBooks, willingness to work onsite at all times, proof of COVID vaccine, and availability through the season until at least 4/15/22. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Accounting Jobs

 Full-time permanent as well tax season temporary, opportunities to join our client.  Must have hands-on experience working in a public accounting firm with numerous years of tax seasons dealing with individual and business accounts.  Prior experience using XCM, Sure Prep, ProSystems (FX Tax, Fixed Asset and Document)  required.  CCH Access is a plus.   All work must be done onsite at our client's office in Fairfield NJ.  Proof of COVID vaccine necessary. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at SmartStaff Personnel, 908-508-0300 ext. 104. 

Facts of Life

 Disclaimer: This is not meant to be a political statement of any kind or an attempt to insult or hurt anyone. The thoughts shared below are those of someone who started in the staffing world over 35 years ago and was crazy enough to stay!

A) 80% of my clients are hiring people to work exclusively in-person while 20% permit perhaps one remote day per week. NONE of my clients have interest in 100% remote arrangements.

B) 50-60% of my candidates are waiting for someone to offer them full-time remote work.

C) 90% of my hiring companies request that all candidates be vaccinated against COVID-19 and willing and able to show proof.

D) 50-60% of all individuals reaching out to me for employment are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or do not plan to receive it.

As I stated earlier, these are simply my findings in recent months, nothing scientific used to calculate this. Sometimes, the best way to get the pulse of a situation is to listen and observe. Hopefully, COVID-19 will be a bad memory by 2023 which we will not need to discuss daily.

Legal Office Opportunity!

Our client, a law firm in Summit, NJ, seeks a part-time, temp-to-perm, individual to assist in the administrations of estates and trusts.  The role will entail significant research of records and documents.  Prior experience in estate law is helpful but will train a detail oriented, friendly, professional individual with other areas of legal experience or education.  Work schedule is flexible from about 8-15 hours per week spread over 1-3 days.  All candidates must demonstrate proof of COVID vaccination to be considered.  This position is 100% onsite at the client's office.  Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Project Desk Associate

Our client is an industrial equipment distributor looking for a Project Desk Associate in Union County, NJ. They are in need of someone on a temp-to-perm basis w/prior exp. handling the details of projects and the ability to manage the functions of a bid desk. Job entails managing email and files related to projects; entering projects into a system to create or update bids; manage all follow-up as needed; update all pricing for proposals; keep all dates current; correspond with Mechanical and Sales Engineers, customers and vendors as needed. Candidates must be highly proficient in use of Excel spreadsheets, comfortable managing emails through Outlook, and be able think things through efficiently and accurately. Pay rate is $19-22 hourly as a temp with potential for increase when converted to permanent status.

This is NOT a remote position as all work must be done in the office!!!

Resume to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Temporary Office Work!

 

Receptionist/Office Assistant needed for a temporary role (2-3 months) at my client's office in the Kenilworth, NJ area. This is an 100% onsite position, Monday thru Friday from 9:00-5:00. Skills needed: excellent phone answering, problem solving, appointment scheduling, handling large volume of incoming documents electronically, and processing mail, MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, etc. Customer service personality is essential. Must be able to consistently work the assigned schedule of hours.  Pay range: $16-18 hourly.  For details, send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Summing Up 2021

 As 2021 winds down, I am having some issues trying to write a positive wrap-up. That explains why I have been rather quiet in recent weeks.

Our year started with the Insurrection and all of the fallout from that. As someone who studied Government back in my college days, that was a gut-wrenching time personally.

The ongoing Pandemic has been challenging for so many people and has caused such incredible devastation. The number of lives lost is unconscionable and inexcusable. The toll taken on our workforce at a variety of levels is unprecedented. Too many businesses were forced to close, merge, or sell off leading to job losses and struggles for the local economies they supported.

On the positive side, we have all become much more versatile in using virtual tools to conduct business, take interviews, attend worship services, visit with family, etc.! Doors have opened for many of us to perform remote consulting work which would not have been realistic in the past.

Among the lessons we have learned are to find ways to make workplaces healthier and safer, conduct more of our daily routines virtually, become more open minded, and adapt to our rapidly changing world. Some careers can be maintained virtually while an extremely large number do require onsite work. Hopefully, as 2022 begins, we will find ways to return in greater numbers to our old methods of operation while remaining safe, healthy, and respectful of others! Lynne Williams Ed.D. Candidate Janess Messner Paul Cecala, GCDF - Certified Career Coach Brian Ricci Jim Caporrimo Shel Grossman Bruce Mustacchi Kathilyn Esolda Buryk Paddy Viswanathan Elise Prezant Patty Kremen, Mark Chierici Suzanne (Helmold) Iacono

Tax Accountant Needed

 

My client is an accounting firm in Westfield NJ.  They need an experienced Accountant (5+ years) who has prepared and reviewed federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations.  Experience with ProSeries, LaCerte, and QuickBooks required. Candidates must be able to provide exemplary customer service.  This position is being offered on a temporary-to-perm basis.  All work must be done onsite, fulltime weekdays. Candidates must be willing and able to provide proof of vaccination against Covid 19.  Send resumes to Harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.