September 12, 2011

Published by Advanced Placement Team
Accounting and Finance Permanent Placement

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
By Renee Yousey

Our only security is our ability to change. ~ John Lilly

Life is full of changes, isn't it? Many times we want to put labels on the changes - say that they are good or bad - and sometimes that is the case, but most of the time when things change you get a mix of both. That is just how life is.

Many things will happen to us in life that we will have no control over. But we do have control over how we respond to the things we can't control.

Man has an incredible gift of adapting to changes. If the weather changes we can take off or put on clothing, we even have machines to make indoor climates ideal. Even better - if the weather is hot we can have a pool party, if it snows we can build a snowman or ski! We can't control weather, but we can adapt and even enjoy the changes.

In the business world, there will be changes in the climate. Some business will fail, some will prosper, and the way you do business may become obsolete. The question to frequently ask is how are things changing and what am I doing to adapt? Not only am I adapting to the changes, but am I positioning myself to actually benefit from the changes?

Things will change - that is guaranteed. The question to ask is how and what can you do to benefit from the changes? Can you find a way to celebrate and grow with the changes? Without change there would be no butterflies. Ellen Glasgow says that 'The only difference between a rut and a grave is their dimensions."

Are you in a rut digging a grave or are you preparing to fly with the changes? It is your choice. We all have the ability to grow and learn and adapt. What are you doing to make the most out of the environment?

Small Business Alert!
Hackers target small companies

Posted by Administrator September 1, 2011
http://www.sterlingstax.com/

If you think your business computers are safe from hacking attacks because your company is too small to appeal to hackers, think again. Though the big international companies are indeed attractive to hackers, these web criminals are beginning to find small businesses lucrative targets too.

The U.S. Secret Service and Verizon Communications forensic analysis unit handled 761 data breaches in 2010, a significant increase from the 141 breaches investigated in 2009. Of the 761 attacks in 2010, 482 or 63% involved companies with 100 or fewer employees.

These statistics make it clear that being small does not mean a company is safe from hackers. A 2010 survey reported in the Wall Street Journal showed that 64% of small and medium sized retailers in the U.S. believed their businesses weren't vulnerable to credit card data theft by hackers. Only 49% had done a review of their security safeguards.

Applicant Resume Briefs

Controller - Seeks $120K
Licensed CPA with over fourteen years of progressive experience in asset management, manufacturing, and public accounting. Successful record of identifying internal control weaknesses, driving down costs by fully understanding operations, and finding solutions to unique problems in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to improve effectiveness and efficiency in daily and monthly business requirements based on strategic management and systems knowledge. Manages $16M (monthly) in cash receipts among 20 projects ($2.2B in Assets), maximizing distributions, minimizing idle cash, while projecting future requirements. Identified over $800K in revenue and cash reviewing service contracts previously dismissed. Led software conversion maintaining data integrity resulting in a seamless payables transition at go-live. Responsible for all company Financial Statements, banking relationships, VISA accounts, and insurance needs/claims. Constructs monthly P&L statements for 19-24 locations with multiple allocations. Record, reconcile, and audit payroll. Provides “what if” profitability analysis as needed for different business scenarios highlighting short & long term impact. Negotiated contracts and terms with vendors and customers. Performed due-diligence related to business sale, including closing financials and determination of shared-services agreement. Created 5-year business projection scenarios and detailed budgets. Identified and corrected inefficiencies related to payables (including ACH implementation), receivables, and expense reports •Hired and developed 9 members of the accounting team, as part of the relocation of services. Heavy experience in Cost Accounting and IT.

Executive Administrative Assistant - Seeks $32K
BA with ten years professional experience. Has advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Basic knowledge of QuickBooks. Is flexible and adaptable, can handle multiple priorities when working with management. Possesses excellent communication and analytical skills. Proven team player and self-starter. Managed PTO, timesheets, travel and shipping arrangements. Setup and maintained new items in QuickBooks. Quotes, purchase orders, received items into inventory and bank deposits. Arranged shipping through various transportation companies. Entered bills, posted payments for A/R and A/P. Assisted in mailing of IRS levies and child support checks accuracy required. Successfully migrated, developed, maintained 5 databases from Approach 97 to Access. Performed repairs and upgrades on Dell Cpi, Cpt and D series laptops. Maintained client, drawings and supplier database

Full Charge Bookkeeper - Seeks $45K
AA and ADP and Accounting certificates. Bilingual Spanish with over 15 years experience. Established an accounting foundation for small federal sub-contractor. Worked for multi-companies processing all accounting functions AP,AR, JEs, domestic and foreign bank reconciliations. Audited and reconciled travel expenditures for aviation mechanics on the road. Bi-weekly billing and reconciling of hours, with primary contractor. Completed and filed quarterly payroll reports. Worked with Ireland CFO on all transactions that involved inter-company billings, cash flow and tax issues. Experience as Payroll Administrator and Human Resources as well as financial responsibilities. Expert in QuickBooks and Great Plains.

Advanced Placement Team specializes in Accounting positions. The above backgrounds are just a select few available applicants. If you do not see a background that matches your current need please contact us and we would be happy to do a quick search of our database for you. Our searches are free - you only owe a fee if we find the right person for your position and they become a successful employee for you. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

TEN WAYS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO BE THEIR BEST
We all know people who are inspiring. But just how does one inspire others? Here are ten simple ways you can inspire people to be their best:

1. Be a good example. People watch what you do more than they listen to what you say. Be someone worth emulating.





2. Care about others. People don't care about how much you know until they know how much you care. Ask questions. Take a genuine interest in people.





3. Encouragement. Everyone goes through tough times. When you support people and encourage them through these times, you'll be inspiring them to see the best in themselves and in the situation.





4. Be inspired yourself. Look for people, ideas, environments and knowledge that you find inspiring and motivating.





5. Share from your own experience. You have more to share than you realize. Mine the rich experiences of your life and share your wisdom from your unique point of view. You may be the only one who can touch someone with your inspiring message.





6. Be vulnerable. Be willing to share your failures as well as your successes. Others will relate to you. They'll understand that they're not the only ones with challenges.





7. Tell stories. Facts tell and stories sell. They inspire, too. We learn best from parables and we all need to develop our own inspiring stories.





8. Be a good communicator. Increasing your ability to communicate effectively is a critical element for you to inspire others. Watch how you speak and what you say. Invest in your communication skills.





9. Challenge people. Many of us have had teachers who at times seemed more like tormentors than mentors. They challenged us to do our best, and we were better for it. Practice "carefrontation"--the careful and caring confrontation of others.





10. Read. It may not follow that all readers are leaders, but certainly all leaders are readers. Stay informed. Share what you read with others. Tell people about books that have inspired you. Share the knowledge.
    

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