Help Wanted: How to Select a Professional Staffing Firm to Assist with the Hiring Process

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

A professional staffing company can find candidates who are a better fit for your company, and speed up your hiring process.

The key is to select a staffing company that is a specialist in the area you’re recruiting. They need to understand your company and its culture.

Why use a professional staffing company for hiring?

A company’s HR person is likely to be a generalist. The greatest advantage in using professional staffing firms is the invaluable industry expertise they possess.  A staffing firm...

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Special Delivery: February 2013

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

This month's Special Delivery includes:

Update Your Email Preferences

As business advisors, we want to make sure we are providing our clients and business contacts with messages and updates relevant to your individual and/or...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Bookkeeper

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Skoda Minotti has been recognized by Inc. Magazine, CPA Digest and Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management as one of the most outstanding and fastest growing privately held companies in the United States and awarded the North Coast 99 as one of the best places to work in the Northeast Ohio. The driving force that differentiates us at Skoda Minotti is a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals by providing them with an unprecedented level of service and...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Pricing Manager - Cleveland, Ohio

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Skoda Minotti has been recognized by Inc. Magazine, CPA Digest and Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management as one of the most outstanding and fastest growing privately held companies in the United States, and awarded the North Coast 99 as one of the best places to work in the Northeast Ohio. The driving force that differentiates us at Skoda Minotti is a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals by providing them with an unprecedented level of service and...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Controller - Cleveland / Akron Area

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Friday, September 23, 2011

Job Description:

The Controller provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization.  .  The Conroller reports directly to the President and is responsible for all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

Our client provides survey, energy analysis and design of lighting systems to companies across the U.S.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in performing all tasks necessary to...
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Is Your Employer Offering You a Counter-Offer or a Retention Bonus?

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Recently, in my professional staffing career, I have been noticing the following trend.

Candidates, who once may have had a better insight into the real meaning of a "counter-offer", are now accepting something similar that employers like to call a “retention bonus”.  It really doesn’t matter which phrase is used; it’s still the same concept. A “retention bonus”, in its original form, is a bonus that is presented to you (prior to giving notice of your decision to leave), usually either at the...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Part-Time Bookkeeper in Cleveland, Ohio

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Skoda Minotti has been recognized by Inc. Magazine, CPA Digest and Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management as one of the most outstanding and fastest growing privately held companies in the United States and awarded the North Coast 99 as one of the best places to work in the Northeast Ohio. The driving force that differentiates us at Skoda Minotti is a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals by providing them with an unprecedented level of service and...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Manager of Accounting Operations in Cleveland, Ohio

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Skoda Minotti has been recognized by Inc. Magazine, CPA Digest and Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management as one of the most outstanding and fastest growing privately held companies in the United States, and awarded the North Coast 99 as one of the best places to work in the Northeast Ohio. The driving force that differentiates us at Skoda Minotti is a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals by providing them with an unprecedented level of service and...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: General Manager for Manufacturing Company in Cleveland, Ohio

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Reporting directly to the President, the General Manager will be responsible for the largest division at this privately held manufacturer of workholding vises, quick change fixturing and tooling components. 

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee division operations from planning and organizing, through production.
  • Manage a team of support professionals and equipment
  • Monitor work flow/schedules
  • Full P & L responsibility
  • Promote division and products through sales and...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Part-time Bookkeeper for Nonprofit Client in Cleveland, Ohio

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Monday, August 1, 2011

We are currently in search of a Bookkeeper for a Non-Profit client. This is a part-time position (21 hours/week)

Job summary:  Responsible for preparing client financial statements, monthly sales tax and payroll reports, quarterly payroll reports, and other associated bookkeeping services using QuickBooks.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepare bank reconciliation.
  • Prepare/input appropriate journal entries.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Prepare appropriate...
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Interviewing for Success - Tips for Your Next Interview

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Monday, August 1, 2011

During the past few years, I've come across professionals, from the C-Level to those entering the workforce for the first time, who have been faced with the daunting task of having to interview for a position  For many, their last interview may have been 10+ years ago.  For others new to the market, quality guidance may not yet have been offered. 

Interviews can be tough.  The interview is, however, your best opportunity to gain insight into the position and company, and to determine how your...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: HelpDesk Technician in Cleveland, Ohio

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Friday, July 29, 2011

About the Company:

Skoda Minotti has been recognized by Inc. Magazine, CPA Digest and Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management as one of the most outstanding and fastest growing privately held companies in the United States and awarded the North Coast 99 as one of the best places to work in the Northeast Ohio. The driving force that differentiates us at Skoda Minotti is a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals by providing them with an unprecedented level of...

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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Manager of Accounts Receivable - Cleveland, Ohio

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing the collection of outstanding receivables and the allocation of cash received from tenants, establishes and maintains bad debt reserves, and the credit analysis process.

About the company: 

  • Our client is a publicly traded real estate investment firm.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages the collection of deliquent accounts to minimize losses.
  • Work closely with other other departments to resolve unpaid balances.
  • Work closely with Legal department to process...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Staff Auditor - Cleveland, Ohio

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Reports to: Internal Audit Manager

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Charter as approved by the Audit Committee.

About the company: 

  • Our client is a publicly traded real estate company engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land across the United States.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct audits for the organization to...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Consolidation Analyst - Manufacturing - Cleveland, Ohio

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Reports to: Corporate Financial Controller 

 Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Manages the consolidation of Company-wide financial results in accordance with US Accounting Standards Codification.  Ensures all information for external financial reporting is in compliance with the requirements of US regulatory authorities.

About the company: 

  • Our client is a publicly traded maker of cable and hardware for utilities and telecom companies.

Essential Functions:

  • Develops and maintains an automated global...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Investment Analyst - Real Estate - in Cleveland, Ohio

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Friday, June 17, 2011

Summary of Responsibilities: 

  • Will be part of a team that provides strategic input and analytical support regarding a portfolio of direct real estate investments. 

About the company:

  • Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing private financial services company based in Cleveland, Ohio

Essential Functions:

  • Perform financial analysis of real estate investment assets.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders including partners, advisors, lenders, lawyers and accountants.
  • Participate in committee...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Financial Analyst - Real Estate in Cleveland, Ohio

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Friday, June 3, 2011

 Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Will be part of a team that provides strategic input and analytical support regarding a portfolio of direct real estate investments. 

About the company: 

  • Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing private financial services company based in Cleveland, Ohio

Essential Functions:

  • Perform financial analysis of real estate investment assets.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders including partners, advisors, lenders, lawyers and accountants.
  • Participate in committee...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Tax Analyst - International in Cleveland, Ohio

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Monday, May 16, 2011

Tax Analyst Job Description:

  • Prepare and file international tax compliance forms and disclosures within the US federal income tax return, such as forms 5471, 8858, 1118, etc.. including calculations of Subpart F, foreign E&P, foreign tax credit and Section 987 within the required time limit established by the taxing authority.
  • Assist as needed in the preparation and filing of foreign, federal, state and local income tax returns, and property tax returns within the required time limit established...
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Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Group Announces Job Opening: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Cleveland / Akron Area

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Monday, May 16, 2011

CFO Job Description:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization.  The CFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization.  The CFO reports directly to the President and is responsible for all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

CFO Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in performing all tasks...
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Skoda Minotti Expands Professional Staffing Services Offered to Cleveland and Akron Businesses

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Monday, May 9, 2011

CLEVELAND – Skoda Minotti’s Professional Staffing Group is pleased to announce that it has expanded its professional staffing services. The group now provides services for contract, direct hire or term-to-hire positions, ranging from staff level to C-level executives, within the following areas of specialization:accounting and finance, C-level executives, engineering, human resources, information technology and sales and marketing.

Leading the newly expanding service offerings is Andrew Devore, a...

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