Skoda Minotti Professional Staffing Announces Job Opening: Client Network Engineer Level III - Cleveland, Ohio

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Andrew Devore

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Client Network Engineering, helps clients achieve optimum use of their computer networks by performing needs analysis, procurement support, installation, training and problem resolution for the local and wide area networks.  Responsible for configuration, operation, and administration of network server hardware, operating systems and communications links. Defines and implements solutions to integrate desktop and shared...

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

Friday, September 23, 2011 by Heidi Hoyt

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

Friday, September 23, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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?

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by Heidi Hoyt

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

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by Heidi Hoyt

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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When should I hire new employees?

Thursday, September 1, 2011 by Andrew Devore

Hiring should be done at the right time (... obviously). But when is the right time to hire new employees? 

Here are a couple of questions to answer to help determine if now is the right time to bring on additional talent:

1.    Am I, my department managers, or staff working too many hours that it is affecting their quality of life?
2.    Are my customers being serviced the way I want them to be?
3.    Do you we have enough people to support this new client/project?
4.    Am I anticipating someone...

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

Monday, August 8, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Monday, August 1, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Monday, August 1, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Friday, July 29, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Thursday, July 14, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Friday, June 17, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Friday, June 3, 2011 by Andrew Devore

 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

Monday, May 16, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Monday, May 16, 2011 by Andrew Devore

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

Monday, May 9, 2011 by Skoda Minotti News

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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How to Grow your Business Through Professional Staffing

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 by Andrew Devore

As we are coming out of this recession, companies are hiring again and staffing specialists can utilize their databases of qualified candidates to assist companies with filling critical openings with great candidates more quickly.

The fact that companies are starting to hire again is a positive indicator for professionals, as well as companies.  For professionals, it gives them the opportunity to explore positions they wouldn’t have considered a couple of months or even a year ago. For companies,...

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