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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Great Expectations

Although I’m not a lonely old woman locked away in her spider-web adorned mansion wearing her wedding dress, I can be the key to your future success and fortune-your benefactor of sorts. However, Pip had to uphold to the high standards of elite London society before he could come into his fortune, just as candidates have expectations they must fulfill when working with recruiters. Likewise, recruiters have standards they need to maintain with their candidates.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

New Opportunity - Administrative Assistant - West LA CPA Firm

Administrative Assistant for Premier CPA Firm: West Los Angeles

Premier CPA Firm in Santa Monica has an immediate opening for an energetic Administrative Assistant!  You will support a partner as well as provide general office backup in this "front office" position.

New Opportunity - Tax Senior - West LA CPA Firm

Prestigious West Los Angeles CPA Firm is looking for a Tax Senior for its growing practice.  If you have been thinking about making a career move, this is an ideal time, and THIS is the ideal firm!    

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:



•Performing technical reviews of all types of tax returns
•Assuming full responsibility of tax accounts assigned. This includes being responsible for personnel scheduling, compliance with due dates and monitoring time budgets 
•Beginning and completing tax research projects, including the ability to present findings in a clear, concise, understandable written form
•Acting as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and audit staff on specific tax issues and/or questions
•Assuming tax preparation responsibility for the more complex returns
•Assuming client service responsibility for clients
•Managing time effectively. This includes the ability to manage multiple engagements and people at one time and meet deadlines
•Assisting in the development and motivation of junior staff
•Maintaining knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate
•Possessing strong computer skills, including the ability to work with Lacerte Tax

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least 5 years prior public accounting experience
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting; CPA license required
• Advanced research and writing skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong client interaction skills
• Strong organization and computer skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment


Salary $60,000 - $80,000 based on experience.
This firm offers an excellent benefits package, career growth and a great quality of life.


Qualified candidates, please email your Word resume for immediate consideration.


Allan Fisher
Premier Financial Search

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The Counter Offer: Blessing or Curse?

It’s like the moment right before the fight begins when the two contestants are circling around each other, staring into their opponents eyes, trying to psyche each other out. You and your boss feel the tension, but have been skirting around each other for months now, avoiding the problem. But then you make the first move… you throw a left swing at your boss by telling him you’ve received another job offer. You take momentary pleasure from seeing your boss scramble back onto his feet after the blow. A time out is called and the air is still, but the suspense is palpable. Thoughts of manipulation and mind games run through both your heads. Then your boss fakes a move, leading you to think that his stomach is wide open for your next swing. This is the counter offer. But then right as you start your swing, his knee comes up nailing you (in a very sensitive area) and knocking the wind out of you. You’re down, and unable to get back on your feet. This is the result of falling for the counter offer. While counter offers should be approached as simple business deals, it is often hard to avoid the emotional manipulation they present. They have a certain lure to them and come rife with guilt, greed, fear and hurt pride. In a world where money has become the primary motivation behind so many undertakings, can you truly afford the counter offer?