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The Trade Helper assists a variety of functions with manual labor tasks as needed. Performs general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. Being a Trade Helper typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma. Being a Trade Helper possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. view job details

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Collaborate with sales teams to create promotional materials and campaigns to increase product visibility and sales. Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for product placement and promotion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development, to ensure cohesive and effective trade marketing efforts. view job details

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

Q. I work for a company that pays me $72,000 a year with no bonus. However, they match 50 cents to the dollar on my 401(k) plan. The company I'm interviewing with has no matching contributions, but they have averaged bonuses of 11 percent over the past five years and 20 percent over the past three years. How should I calculate a base salary with bonus vs. my current base with no bonus?A. Companies have a certain amount of money to spend on variable pay and/or benefits. The senior management of a company may value long-term investment higher than short-term incentives. And companies are more li... 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

A few years ago, the Internal Revenue Service challenged the tax deductions a college professor took for losses he reported in his business as a book author.'They came in and said, 'OK, prove to us it's a business,'' recalled Joseph Newpol, a certified public accountant and tax attorney who advised the professor on how to deal with the IRS's scrutiny.'We showed them the history of his book writing activity and demonstrated that he didn't have income for several years,' recalled Newpol, who is also a professor in the tax and personal financial planning department at Bentley College in Waltham, ... view article details

Thanks to Technology, Many Jobs Will Be Fully Automated in the Near Future Going, Going, Gone You know all those movies where the robots become sentient and start to rise up against humans? Well, turns out it might not be as much hyperbole as we originally thought. Technology is advancing at lightning speed, and if it strikes people in certain professions there's a pretty good chance they could be out of a job. If you work in a profession that lends itself to potential automation, the possibility of machines doing your job faster and cheaper is a real threat. But could robots, machines, and... view article details

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

Skilled trades are types of jobs that require specific skills you learn from experience, on-the-job training, or vocational courses. These careers are usually stable and require technical knowledge. Skilled trades are often jobs that can be physically or mentally demanding. Jobs in skilled trades can be found in areas like construction, repair, transportation, and maintenance. You can explore several types of skilled trade jobs before choosing which one you want to pursue. Different Kinds of Skilled Trades Skilled trades are great jobs to earn a living. People working in this type of job usua... 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

In a volatile and uncertain labor environment, it is important to make decisions based on facts and backed up by data.  For compensation and HR professionals there is no better or more trusted data available than employer reported salary survey data.  But why use a salary survey?  What is its relevance now in a crowded market of 'other types' of data offerings? Defensible: Protect your data and understand where third party data is coming from. Reputable survey vendors adhere to US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Safe Harbor Guidelines, have a transparent, documented, and s... view blog & white papers details