Placement Perspectives

Staff Accountant!

2022-08-25T17:29:00.003-04:00

Our client, a growing corporation based in Morristown NJ, is adding a Staff Accountant to their team. The current schedule is hybrid with 3 days per week required onsite. All candidates must have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Candidates must possess 2-4 years actual work experience with at least some of it in public accounting. Proficiency in Excel and competency w/MS Dynamics 365, QuickBooks Online, Intuit Payroll, and Concur is desired.

Exp. w/ journal entries, account analysis, accruals, monthly, quarterly and yearly closings, payroll processing, budgeting and forecasting, financial statements, etc.

Knowledge of US GAAP and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field needed.

Extremely strong benefits package will be offered.

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

Educational Rep, Music

2022-08-15T13:41:00.003-04:00

Educational Representative needed to represent my client, a privately owned musical instrument retailer, and school districts to build upon teacher/supervisor relationships, communications and deliveries. Ability to transport/lift musical instruments is required. Knowledge of musical instruments is needed. Travel between company sites in Union and Morris Counties as well as school districts in Central NJ. Hours: M-F, 9 am to 5 pm. Starts at $18/hour. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin. at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Community College Options

2022-06-12T21:32:00.000-04:00

My college alma mater, Franklin and Marshall, recently announced a partnership w/ Harrisburg (PA) Area Community College. Any honors student who completes two full semesters can transfer automatically to F&M and be eligible for financial aid and scholarships. When I graduated from high school in the 70's, many frowned upon community colleges. Happily, things changed and the proper respect is now being given. It takes a heck of a lot to be an honors student anywhere and it is about time this is being recognized. Community colleges, vocational schools, proprietary trade schools all play a critical part in educating tomorrow's talent.

Excellent Opportunity

2022-05-15T20:50:00.002-04:00

Our client, an industrial equipment firm in the New Providence NJ area, needs a Sales Assistant to join their growing team on a temp-to-perm basis. This job is 100% on-site, not remote. Pay rate is $19-23 hourly.

Overview:

Provide assistance and support to the Sales Engineer / Project Engineer and liaison with the customers and the factories and field service.

Understand the bid process and help with the project bid desk when needed.

Most be proficient w/ Word, Excel, Outlook.to maintain sales files properly.

Responsibilities:

· Create and maintain jobs in the system, releasing them to factory once they are awarded.

· Generate/release all POs for net items.

· Review weekly to ensure job is in balance and to make sure no details are missed.

· Check all factory acknowledgements to ensure the unit order is correct after order entry.

· Add project to field service forecasting spreadsheet when estimated ship date is received

· Follow up on accounts receivable lists.

Maintain a spreadsheet with all active projects with estimated ship dates and estimated billing schedule. Maintain list with each sales rep for forecasting purposes.·

Upon converting from temporary to permanent status, generous benefits will be included. Send resumes to Harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Paralegal

2022-04-25T10:48:00.002-04:00

Our client needs a highly professional Paralegal with 3-5 years of Landlord Tenancy experience to join their growth oriented law firm in the Millburn NJ area. A Legal Assistant with Landlord Tenancy experience would also be considered. All work must be done on site, this is NOT a remote role. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00. This client offers 100% company paid benefits. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Receiving Clerk

2022-04-06T14:21:00.001-04:00

Temp-to-perm opportunity to work as a Receiving Clerk for a distribution company in the Berkeley Heights area of Union County NJ. Prior experience in shipping/receiving desired to verify inbound freight against invoices, process appropriate paperwork, etc. Must be extremely computer literate and have excellent communication skills. This is NOT a remote position. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold at 908-508-0300 ext, 104.

Forensic Accounting Analyst

2022-04-01T10:28:00.001-04:00

Our client, a well established public accounting firm in the West Caldwell NJ area, is looking to add a Forensic Accounting Analyst to their team who possesses a successful work history with experience in Forensics, Litigation, and Valuation with a public accounting firm. This is an onsite opportunity, NOT work from home.

The position entails forensic accounting, intangible asset valuation, litigation support, and providing expert level witness testimony when requested. Ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting or Business Law with exceptional problem solving and resolution abilities. Proven track record in fraud investigation and forensic accounting examination also needed. All candidates must have solid oral and written verbal skills.

For consideration, resumes should be submitted to Harold Levin at harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold at 908-508-0300 ext. 104.

Resumes on Search Engines

2022-04-01T09:39:00.005-04:00

Message to Job Seekers: Please make sure that your most current and accurate resume is posted on job boards. Frequently, I find resumes that are anywhere from two to five years out of date. Even if you think the job board is displaying the right version, perform due diligence and double check. I would hate to think that many people might miss out on the perfect opportunity because their resume do not properly represent them!

Admin Assistant/Paralegal/Paraprofessional

2022-03-30T17:31:00.004-04:00

Full-time, permanent position open with our client, a prestigious CPA firm in Fairfield NJ. Minimum of 4-5 years exp. w/ Word and Excel including formatting of subpoenas, exhibits and documents. Prior work exp. in a public accounting or law firm required. Exp. w/Engagement, Documents and Access Software. Prior work w/subpoenas and litigation highly desired. Position will also involve research and scanning. Benefits available for full- time hires. Candidates interested in a full time career, who possess the needed experience and skills, should send resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104. Only those candidates who are vaccinated against COVID-19 will be considered. This is NOT a remote opportunity!!!

Food for Thought

2022-03-30T12:33:00.004-04:00

Food for thought: No one is entitled to anything other than great success which is earned by working hard daily, maintaining a high standard of ethics (professionally and personally), constantly finding ways to grow and learn, demonstrating an appreciation for others, demonstrating a willingness to help whenever needed, and remaining compassionate and motivated at all times.

Tough Dilemna

2022-03-19T13:17:00.001-04:00

This topic keeps popping up on a frequent basis but I feel the need to take another stab at it. Companies are growing more frustrated by their inability to fill open staffing needs. Here is my current take on this mess:

- Many candidates are only willing to work remotely.

- Numerous candidates want to set their own work schedule.

- Salary demands are rising with many folks seemingly unwilling to compromise.

- Employers are insisting in on-site work as the Pandemic lessens.

- Very few companies are comfortable offering flexible schedules as they feel it impact business flow.

- Even though the cost of fuel is growing, as well as the overall cost of living, many employers do not feel they can afford higher pay rates to attract candidates.

This is a tenacious stalemate where neither side is wrong and both are right on many points. I absolutely know I will get beat up on this but I still maintain that employers sign paychecks so they are in the driver's seat. A compromise would be wonderful though I doubt that is in the cards right now.

Tech Support Needed!

2022-03-19T12:38:00.004-04:00

One of my client companies is offering a unique, part-time opportunity for someone with Tier One/Two Technical Support experience. The first component involves weekday mornings (3-5 days based on your availability) to provide remote support from 6-8 AM. Additional hours are available to be on call to assist users, virtually and occasionally onsite, with issues related to firewalls, routers, connectivity, peripherals, MS Office, etc. Candidates should be located in either Union, Morris, Passaic, Middlesex, Somerset or nearby counties. Resumes to harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold Levin at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Perfect World

2022-02-27T20:38:00.001-05:00

In a perfect world, hiring companies would ignore age, race, height, weight, gender, nationality, marital status, etc. and simply hire the best person for the job. Sadly, we will probably never see a perfect world in our lifetime.

Greed

2022-02-24T13:36:00.002-05:00

The world is watching a potential disaster unfold in the Ukraine. The United States is letting it's guard down regarding COVID. The Supreme Court has the potential to dramatically reshape our nation. Politically, the US has never been so divided. Who cares if baseball can't resolve their greedy issues?

Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity!!

2022-02-18T16:00:00.000-05:00

Senior Administrative Assistant needed who can support our client's team in administering their financial and compliance policies, prepare client reports, assist with tax filings and finance records, manage accounts payable, reconcile bank statements and credit card statements, etc. Hybrid for now but transitioning to 100% onsite in the Florham Park, NJ area as conditions improve. 4-6 yrs. related experience with proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks. Bachelor's degree preferred. This individual will wear many hats including front desk backup as needed. Candidates must be able to work full-time hours and demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For details, contact Harold Levin at harold@smartstaff.jobs or call Harold at 908-508-0300, ext. 104.

Tax Preparers Needed!!!

2022-02-10T13:00:00.004-05:00

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

2022-01-25T17:37:00.000-05:00

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

2022-01-23T15:47:00.002-05:00

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!

2022-01-19T10:26:00.004-05:00

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

2022-01-04T09:29:00.004-05:00

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!

2022-01-04T09:23:00.004-05:00

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

2021-12-30T12:06:00.002-05:00

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

2021-12-06T12:53:00.003-05:00

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.

Contract Work in IT

2021-11-26T14:02:00.004-05:00

Experienced IT Support Specialist needed for 4-6 week project in the New Providence NJ area. Provide on-site support of a client who is recovering from a ransomware attack to include remapping of peripherals, shared drives, and other items as they develop. This has potential to lead to a permanent opportunity. Must be available to work strictly onsite during normal business hours. Contact Harold Levin at SmartStaff Personnel, harold@smartstaff.jobs or call 908-508-0300 ext. 104.

Our Evolving World

2021-11-19T15:23:00.003-05:00

Our world today is evolving in many ways and every day certainly seems to be an adventure, albeit an adventure that most likely should not be discussed during a job interview. Once upon a time, I would jokingly advise candidates not to discuss anything more controversial than the weather on an interview. 'How about that storm we just had? Must have been caused by climate change!' Oh well, take weather off the table now!

'How about that football game last week. Gruden really coached well and Rodgers is a sly old player!' Nope, too controversial as well.

The best advice I can give to job seekers and hiring managers is to stick to the task of having a productive interview. Discuss the job opportunity, review the skills of the candidate, talk about the company overall. Steer clear of unrelated topics as our world is overflowing with hot button issues right now. Good luck!