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Friday, July 30, 2010

Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accountants needed to work on a contract basis in Louisiana for a large insurance claim. Work schedule is 21 days on followed by 7 days off. Must have experience in loss of income calculations, forensic accounting, business valuation or litigation accounting. Experienced professionals needed right away.
Hourly rate: $15-40 based on level of experience
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager
Fort Lauderdale based company looking to hire an Accounting Manager. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day accounting needs including: the general ledger, financial statements, reporting, reconciliations, accounts receivables, account payables and payroll. Qualified candidates should have 2-4 years progressive accounting experience and have a ‘hands-on’ style of getting work accomplished. Company works on very interesting projects and is growing.

Salary Range: $40,000-$55,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Current positions Kunin Associates is working on!




Tax Manager

Boca Office of a Large CPA firm is in need of a Tax manager. This person will be someone technical but someone who can also supervise the office. The Ideal Candidate will be a professional with strong client service skills, good supervisory abilities and is technical. The type of work will be for a real generalist, Partnerships, Estate and Trust, C-Corps, S-Corps. Minimum of 7 years of experience. Great Client base, great opportunity to grow. CPA required

Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com


Financial Accounting Supervisor

West Pam Beach company looking to hire a Financial Accounting Supervisor. Qualified candidates will have an active CPA license, 7+ years experience with at least 3 years in Big 4 and a background in big industry corporate accounting. This position will be responsible to actively manage a professional staff, oversee all financial reporting and account reconciliations, as well as complete control over SOX compliance. Very forward thinking company with high priority placed on their employee’s quality of life.

Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Senior Financial Analyst

Fort Lauderdale technology company is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst with a strong accounting background. In this position you will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting, budgeting, coordination of year end audit, and tax compliance among other duties. Qualifying candidates with have forecasting/budgeting/modeling skills, 4-5 years of progressive accounting/analysis experience and preferably a CPA. Company has a global out reach with many avenues for advancement.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com



Litigation Support Manager

Large South Florida based accounting firm, with multiple local offices, seeks a Litigation Support Manager. In this role you will be working with fraud & white collar crime, intellectual property infringements, professional negligence, contract disputes, and marital dissolution. Great opportunity to grow and work with top professionals in a growing field. CPA, CFE, Litigation/Forensic Accounting background strongly desired. Firm has plenty of work to keep a well qualified professional busy.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Monday, July 26, 2010

Five Mistakes Online Job Hunters Make




By ELIZABETH GARONE
http://online.wsj.com

In a tight job market, building and maintaining an online presence is critical to networking and job hunting. Done right, it can be an important tool for present and future networking and useful for potential employers trying to get a sense of who you are, your talents and your experience. Done wrong, it can easily take you out of the running for most positions.

Here are five mistakes online job hunters make:

1. Forgetting manners.

If you use Twitter or you write a blog, you should assume that hiring managers and recruiters will read your updates and your posts. A December 2009 study by Microsoft Corp. found that 79% of hiring managers and job recruiters review online information about job applicants before making a hiring decision. Of those, 70% said that they have rejected candidates based on information that they found online. Top reasons listed? Concerns about lifestyle, inappropriate comments, and unsuitable photos and videos.

"Everything is indexed and able to be searched," says Miriam Salpeter, an Atlanta-based job search and social media coach. "Even Facebook, which many people consider a more private network, can easily become a trap for job seekers who post things they would not want a prospective boss to see."

Don't be lulled into thinking your privacy settings are foolproof. "All it takes is one person sharing information you might not want shared, forwarding a post, or otherwise breaching a trust for the illusion of privacy in a closed network to be eliminated," says Ms. Salpeter, who recommends not posting anything illegal (even if it's a joke), criticism of a boss, coworker or client, information about an interviewer, or anything sexual or discriminatory. "Assume your future boss is reading everything you share online," she says.

2. Overkill.

Blanketing social media networks with half-done profiles accomplishes nothing except to annoy the exact people you want to impress: prospective employees trying to find out more about on you.

One online profile done well is far more effective than several unpolished and incomplete ones, says Sree Sreenivasan, dean of students at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He made the decision early on to limit himself to three social-networking sites: Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. "There is just not enough time," he says. "Pick two or three, then cultivate a presence there."

Many people make the mistake of joining LinkedIn and other social media sites and then just letting their profiles sit publicly unfinished, says Krista Canfield, a LinkedIn spokesperson. "Just signing up for an account simply isn't enough," she says. "At a bare minimum, make sure you're connected to at least 35 people and make sure your profile is 100 percent complete. Members with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn."

LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are the three most popular social networking sites for human resources managers to use for recruiting, according to a survey released last month by JobVite, a maker of recruiting software.

3. Not getting the word out.

When accounting firm Dixon Hughes recently had an opening for a business development executive, Emily Bennington, the company's director of marketing and development, posted a link to the opportunity on her Facebook page. "I immediately got private emails from a host of people in my network, none of whom I knew were in the market for a new job," she says. " I understand that there are privacy concerns when it comes to job hunting, but if no one knows you're looking, that's a problem, too."

Changing this can be as simple as updating your status on LinkedIn and other social networking sites to let people know that you are open to new positions. If you're currently employed and don't want your boss to find out that you're looking, you'll need to be more subtle. One way to do this is to give prospective employers a sense of how you might fit in, says Dan Schawbel, author of "Me 2.0" and founder of Millennial Branding. "I recommend a positioning, or personal brand statement, that depicts who you are, what you do, and what audience you serve, so that people get a feeling for how you can benefit their company."

4. Quantity over quality.

Choose connections wisely; only add people you actually know or with whom you've done business. Whether it's on LinkedIn, Facebook or any other networking site, "it's much more of a quality game than a quantity game," says Ms. Canfield. A recruiter may choose to contact one of your connections to ask about you; make sure that person is someone you know and trust.

And there's really no excuse for sending an automated, generic introduction, says Ms. Canfield. "Taking the extra five to 10 seconds to write a line or two about how you know the other person and why'd you'd like to connect to them can make the difference between them accepting or declining your connection request," she says. "It also doesn't hurt to mention that you're more than willing to help them or introduce them to other people in your network."

5. Online exclusivity.

Early last year, Washington's Tacoma Public Utilities posted a water meter reader position on its website. The response? More than 1,600 people applied for the $17.76 an hour position.

With the larger number of people currently unemployed (and under-employed), many employers are being inundated with huge numbers of applications for any positions they post. In order to limit the applicant pool, some have stopped posting positions on their websites and job boards, says Tim Schoonover, chairman of career consulting firm OI Partners.

Scouring the Web for a position and doing nothing else is rarely the best way to go. "When job-seekers choose to search for jobs exclusively online– rather than also include in-person networking–they may be missing out on 'hidden' opportunities," says Mr. Schoonover. "Higher-level jobs are not posted as often as lower-level jobs online. In-person networking may be needed to uncover these higher-level positions, which may be filled by executive recruiters."

We are constantly working on new opportunities. Visit our website at www.KuninAssociates.com and go to our Job Postings section.

Friday, July 23, 2010

10 Key Steps to a Successful Job Search




By CAREEREALISM.com Founder, J.T. O'Donnell

This checklist provides an overview of the complete step-by-step process for identifying a career path and pursuing jobs that suit your needs. Using the right attitude and resources, you can narrow down the unlimited number of career choices and find a great job, just by following these simple steps:

1. Identify where you want to live. It sounds obvious, but honestly, there is no better way to narrow down a career search than defining where you want to live while you work. If your answer is "anywhere," then take the time to figure out where you would LOVE to live. Pick no more than two locations so that you can limit your search to these towns and the surrounding areas. Keeping in mind, cost-of-living, transportation access, proximity to family and friends, etc., you'll want to select places that suit your lifestyle and budget.

2. Determine your skills, work preferences, and personal strengths. Take the time to write out on paper all the things that you excel at. Ask friends and family to give their input as to what they think are your best assets when it comes to helping others and being effective doing tasks. It's time to organize your thoughts as to who you are and what you can offer to potential employers. Use assessment tests (i.e. our ISAT Test) to help you summarize your unique combination of skills and abilities so that you can match them to careers and articulate them to hiring managers.

3. Create a list of "must-haves," nice-to-haves," and "don't wants" with respect to work. What is most important to you? What do you want your first job to provide you with? What things must be present in your work so that you can achieve not only your professional goals, but your personal goals as well? Keep this list handy and use it as a way to gage a career's ability to satisfy your needs. NOTE: The longer you make this list, the harder it will be for you to find a satisfying career. Don't make the mistake many Americans make with respect to career: expecting too much from your job is the fastest way to becoming unhappy. A good career doesn't guarantee a happy and fulfilling life. It's up to you to keep your career in perspective and make sure that you are able to find happiness outside of work. A career is just one aspect of who you are - it does not define you as a person, so don't wrap your personal identity up too much in what you do for a living.

4. Research careers using career interest tests. One of the best career interest tests I've ever seen is offered on-line by the University of Missouri Career Center. It can be found at www.career.missouri.edu. It is called "The Career Interests Game" and the university's career center designed it using Dr. John Holland's RIASEC Model of Occupations. This is part of the copyrighted work of Dr. Holland and his company, PAR, Inc. This test helps you see why you gravitate towards particular careers and provides extensive information on each career.

BONUS: You can also download a copy of their Holland Code Guide HERE!

5. Create a Career Story (a.k. a. Personal Brand Statement). Write out and rehearse a short summary of who you are and why you feel a particular career is a good fit with your interests and strengths. Be sure to highlight your attributes and how you see them helping you to succeed in this particular career. You'll want to rehearse and get comfortable with this story so that you can tell it, without hesitation, to anyone you meet, especially friends, family, teachers and potential employers. Anyone who could help you in your career search should be able to easily understand and get excited by your Career Story.

6. Design a high-impact resume that showcases your strengths and accomplishments. Most resume formats used today are out-dated and ineffective. Your resume should be a simple, one-page summary of your experience. But more importantly, it should quickly draw attention to your best attributes.

7. Set up and complete Informational Interviews. Contact your career center, your parents, friends and anyone else you can think of to help you identify individuals in your field(s) of interest. Your goal? To set up either a phone call or in-person meeting with them to learn more about this particular career and how they have become successful doing it. NOTE: You are NOT asking for a job, or even interviewing for one. You are simply gathering data so you can make an informed decision about a career. Think of yourself as a reporter, trying to get the whole story. The good news is that the majority of college grads and young professionals who take the time and make the effort to complete Informational Interviews, usually end up getting job offers from either the person they interviewed, or someone they subsequently referred them to. This is called "networking" and it is the #1 method for getting access to the best job opportunities!

8. Pick a career based on how it will suit your needs, not someone else's. When choosing a career, make sure you choose a career you will enjoy. A career that will inspire you to want to learn more and grow your abilities. Becoming an 'expert' in a field is one of the best ways to find career success and satisfaction. To achieve this, you must find your internal motivation for work. This can only be found when you choose work that makes you feel challenged, excited, and alive. Choosing a job solely to impress others, get status and recognition, or make a lot of money, may make you feel good in the short-term, but in the long-term, you will feel empty and unmotivated. Ask anyone who has chosen a career using these misguided reasons and they'll share with you the unhappy results.

9. Keep it in perspective. Statistics show most Americans today will have as many as 9 careers in their lifetimes with an average of 3 jobs in each career. Do the math. You are going to be doing a lot of different kinds of work in your life, which means, they'll be plenty of opportunities to switch paths, should you find one no longer suits you. They call it a 'career path' because of all the twists and turns you'll take along the way!

10. Take Action! If you want to find a good, satisfying job, then you need to make the effort. Even a college degree does not guarantee a successful career. You've got to do the soul-searching, research, and action steps necessary for finding a career that best suits you. The sooner you realize and embrace the need to proactively search for a career, the faster you'll be on your way to finding the personal and professional success you want and deserve. So don't wait, and get to work!

Kunin Associates is commited to help with your job search. Visit us at www.KuninAssociates.com and check out the job opportunities we are working on!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Tax Manager

Boca Office of a Large CPA firm is in need of a Tax manager. This person will be someone technical but someone who can also supervise the office. The Ideal Candidate will be a professional with strong client service skills, good supervisory abilities and is technical. The type of work will be for a real generalist, Partnerships, Estate and Trust, C-Corps, S-Corps. Minimum of 7 years of experience. Great Client base, great opportunity to grow. CPA required

Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Background Checks - What you need to know





Employers are continually being more cautious when hiring new employees and will often do a background check. This can include a credit check, a verification of employment, an educational degree verification and reference checks. Federal and state laws require background checks for certain jobs including anyone who works with children or the disabled. Certain verifications will require a potential employee's permission to execute.
There are many commercial sources that can be found on the internet that offer detailed background checks. Most of the information is pulled from multiple sources and is in the public domain. Smaller firms will often go online to have one of these searches done. As a suggestion it is highly recommended for a person looking for a new position to run a background check on themselves.
Credit checks can only be done with a signed permission. You can get a free copy of your credit report by going to www.annualcreditreport.com. It is beneficial to review your credit report every few months to make certain everything is in order. Most importantly be honest when asked about your credit history or current salary. Employers have been known to ask for copies of W-2 statements to verify salaries stated on an application.
If you are applying for a job that involves driving, whether it be a trucker or a salesperson who drives a company car, it is also advised to check your DMV record.
In our fast moving digital age you should also 'google' yourself to see what comes up. Damaging information may appear that is not about you, but someone else with the same name. Be prepared to address the findings in case it is brought up in an interview. In the same regard take a look at your personal LinkedIn profile, Myspace page and Facebook account to see if there is anything offensive or does not support your resume. Employers are becoming more savvy and taking the time to research these sites to get a better understanding of who they are hiring.
It is also a good idea to ask for a copy of your personal file from previous and current employers. They may not give it to you, but it is good to have if you can get it. Ask for copies of performance reviews once they are completed, a good review can be a great tool when looking for a new job.
Finally take the time to properly educate the people on your reference list about your job search. Review with them what you are looking for, what attributes you would like them to stress and how they want to be contacted. A poorly briefed reference can negatively reflect on you. Be prepared the employer may go beyond your reference list and ask other associates about your background.

Contact Kunin Associates if you have questions on how to conduct a proper background check or how to handle concerns on your personal record.
www.KuninAssociates.com

Monday, July 19, 2010

Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst
Fort Lauderdale technology company is looking to hire a Senior Financial Analyst with a strong accounting background. In this position you will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting, budgeting, coordination of year end audit, and tax compliance among other duties. Qualifying candidates with have 4-5 years of progressive accounting/analysis experience and preferably a CPA. Company has a global out reach with many avenues for advancement.
Salary Range: $70,000 to $75,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Friday, July 16, 2010

Litigation Support Manager

Large South Florida based accounting firm, with multiple local offices, seeks a Litigation Support Manager. In this role you will be working with fraud & white collar crime, intellectual property infringements, professional negligence, contract disputes, and marital dissolution. Great opportunity to grow and work with top professionals in a growing field. CPA, CFE, Litigation/Forensic Accounting background strongly desired. Firm has plenty of work to keep a well qualified professional busy.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

International Tax manager

International Tax Manager needed for prestigious accounting firm in the Boca Raton area. This position will manage the delivery of a full range of international tax services. Duties will be to advise on US and Foreign tax laws for an optimal worldwide strategy. Exciting position with great exposure for a well respected firm.

Salary Range: Based on Experience
Email Resume to: JFarrick@Kunin Associates.com

Monday, July 12, 2010

Controller

Controller
Our client is a respected Fort Lauderdale law firm and is looking to hire a Controller. In this position you will be working with the general ledger, financial statements, reporting and reconciliations while interacting with the partners and office administrative staff. The ideal person will be very hands-on, have a good working knowledge of Quickbooks, and have law firm or other professional services in-house accounting experience. Professional office environment within the Downtown Fort Lauderdale area.

Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000
Please email resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Friday, July 9, 2010

Treasury Manager

Treasury Manager
Our Miami client is looking for a Treasury Manager. In this role you will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the daily and weekly bank balance activities, resolving daily cash management issues, preparing cash forecasts to determine liquidity levels, monitoring foreign exchange risk and other related duties. Top candidates will have 3 to 5 years experience in a Treasury/Cash Management position as well as advanced Excel knowledge and strong analytical skills. Contact us today if you are willing to work with a profitable company that has a great reputation.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 + Bonus
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com




Kunin Associates is moving forward and making it easier for candidates to go through the interview process by offering preliminary interviews by using SKYPE. User Name: Kunin.Associates

If you would like to participate in this process please contact Diana Estrada at DEstrada@KuninAssociates.com
We look forward to embracing this new technology!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Financial Accounting Supervisor

Financial Accounting Supervisor
West Pam Beach company looking to hire a Financial Accounting Supervisor. Qualified candidates will have an active CPA license, 7+ years experience with at least 3 years in Big 4 and a background in big industry corporate accounting. This position will be responsible to actively manage a professional staff, oversee all financial reporting and account reconciliations, as well as complete control over SOX compliance. Very forward thinking company with high priority placed on their employee’s quality of life.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Our client is a well established publicly traded company located in the West Palm Beach area and is looking to hire a Senior Accountant. In this role you will be responsible for preparing monthly journal entries and related schedules, SOX compliance, variance analysis and timely reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts. Qualifications for this role include: 3-5 years progressive accounting experience, Bachelors in Accounting and preferably a CPA and a Big 4 background. Good company, great benefits and opportunity for growth.
Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000 + bonus
Email Resume to: JFarrick@KuninAssociates.com