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Create all WBS projects in SAP and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) while working with IT project managers on reconciling the project budgets. Assist with quarterly review, annual external audit and internal JSOX compliance testing. Provide accurate and timely recording of account transactions for month-end closing process, including the input of journal entries. view job details

Manages and implements an organization's policies and processes to control and maintain physical assets, including property, plant, vehicles, and equipment. Designs and implements systems that facilitate asset management. Develops methodologies for tracking asset lifecycle, inventory, locations, costs, and return on investment. Oversees the planning process for asset acquisition, replacement, and disposal. Leads cross-functional coordination activities to develop and maintain an accurate and complete asset information database used for reporting across the organization. Typically requires a ba... view job details

An accountant analyzes and organizes the financial information and transactions of an organization. They ensure that principles and standards like GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) are followed and that all required reporting is prepared and completed. Accountants may be found in any industry. Some accountants may specialize in a particular type of industry like healthcare or energy, or have a specialization, such as tax accounting or cost accounting. view job details

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Asset Plus Companies is a Houston-based real estate management firm. view company details

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Wetherby Asset Management provides investment advice and personal wealth for families and institutions. view company details

Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE: AI) is a principal investment firm that currently invests primarily in mortgage-related and other assets. The Company is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. For more information, please visit www.arlingtonasset.com. view company details

Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc., a wealth management firm, provides financial advisory and related family office services in the United States. The company serves ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as their trusts; endowments; foundations; and other institutional investors. It also manages funds of funds and other investment funds. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, New York. view company details

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When my wife and I began to gather receipts and other scraps of paper for our taxes this year, I called our long-time accountant with a routine request for an organizer to help us make sense of all the numbers. 'I already sent it to you,' the accountant hissed. But no matter how disorganized my wife and I may be, we knew we had not received that vital piece of mail.I called her back a few weeks later with a follow-up query. 'I don't really have time to handle individual tax returns this year. I've got all the business I need,' she snarled. 'I can't find any trained people to help me.'And so, w... view article details

Job descriptionAccountants and auditors ensure that firms are run efficiently by providing them with valuable financial information and accurate record keeping. Accountants on a day-to-day basis are responsible for bookkeeping, including the tracking of expenses and revenue, payroll, and paying bills. Accountants are also responsible for preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports, and may also analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to predict future revenues and expenses.Accountants are increasingly becoming an important p... view article details

Q. I had five years of experience as financial accountant in private industry in the United States before moving to Hong Kong last year. My annual earnings as a manager were US$43,000. The staff accountant job I hold in Hong Kong equates to US$28,000. Besides the job title, the salary difference is also because of the different living standard, tax rates, and salary trends between the United States and Hong Kong. After taking these considerations into account, I estimate my salary in Hong Kong to be equal to US$40K.Now I am returning to the United States and my low salary looks awkward on my r... view article details

Q. I've been in this job for five months. I started out as a data entry clerk and was promoted to project manager in the first six weeks. At the time, I was promised a salary increase after a trial period of two months. But it hasn't happened yet. I was also supposed to get a three-month review, should I ask for that also? I love my job and love to come to work every day.A. First of all, a project manager is a very general job title, so ask your manager to come up with a more definitive title.I would strongly urge you to send an email to your manager reminding him or her about the agreement to... view article details

Q. I've been in this job for five months. I started out as a data entry clerk and was promoted to project manager in the first six weeks. At the time, I was promised a salary increase after a trial period of two months. But it hasn't happened yet. I was also supposed to get a three-month review, should I ask for that also? I love my job and love to come to work every day.A. First of all, a project manager is a very general job title, so ask your manager to come up with a more definitive title.I would strongly urge you to send an email to your manager reminding him or her about the agreement to... view article details

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Landing an accounting job often comes down to how well candidates handle the interview. These days, more firms are turning to competency-based interviews to assess candidates. For accountants, this means showing skills that extend beyond just number-crunching. The thought of facing competency interview questions usually makes candidates break out in a cold sweat. But there is no need to panic. With ample preparation, one can answer competency interview questions like a pro. Understanding Competency-Based Interviews Competency interview questions aim to assess when a candidate has the skills n... view blog & white papers details

Businesses typically spend between 40 to 80 percent of gross revenue on employee salaries and benefits combined, depending on what sector the business is in. Because of this, it is critical that every organization treat their human resources (i.e., the personnel who work for a business or organization) as crucial assets. HR professionals have a clear mandate: help companies get the best return possible from their human capital while controlling costs and minimizing risk. Humans can be unpredictable. Many employees don’t reach their full potential, and some can even have a negative impact on bu... view blog & white papers details

An effective and transparent compensation function is crucial for navigating a highly-divided workforce. Today’s workers feel split between those who have been left behind in wages and opportunities and those who are empowered because of their skills and relationships. Download this new white paper from Stacey Harris to learn why the compensation function is quickly becoming HR’s most strategic and valuable asset. https://www2.salary.com/l/250572/2020-12-08/2m4jyrb view blog & white papers details

A salary benchmark job is defined as a job that is widespread across many industries. For example, Accountant is a benchmark job. Some companies may title the job Bookkeeper or Financial Planner. But if the job descriptions for these roles are the same, they would each fall within the benchmarked job of Accountant. Compensation surveys use benchmark jobs so that participating organizations can be consistent in reporting compensation data for their employees. They also assure workers doing the same job are paid comparatively to other workers, even if they have different job titles, and even if ... view blog & white papers details

As an employer, you want to be offering competitive wages and benefits. So how do your compensation choices compare to those of similar organizations and within your industry? The answer isn't always straightforward. There are numerous factors to consider. For example, the same job title doesn't equate to the same responsibilities in different companies. Understanding market pay rates and the differences in compensation choices amongst other organizations will help you make better-informed decisions when it comes to paying your staff. Not only will you pay fairly, but you'll also remain compet... view blog & white papers details