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Accounting Manager, Ashburn, VA, $85K

I wish I was smart enough to work for this company...

Join a Government Contracting firm that specializes in the Outer Space industry.  Yes, Outer Space.   This 75 person firm is known for their "work hard/play hard" atmosphere and is looking for someone to manage three persons in the Accounting staff.

You will report directly to the Controller who's looking for someone with a strong understanding of GAAP, DCAA/DCMA and hopefully experience with Solomon or Great Plains. If you have supervisory experience and demonstrated knowledge of GAAP (i.e. a high GPA or CPA certification) then send your resume to JHowell@AcsysInc.com

Grants Officer, Washington, DC, $65K

Hello folks! I know it's been a while since I've created a post but there's lots of professional development and life coaching to do and not a whole lot of time to do it!

Work for an organization that's making a difference in the world.  And we mean THE WORLD.  Poorly developed countries that are having a hard time managing human rights issues are taking advantage of the assistance that this not-for-profit provides.  As a member of their Accounting team, you will interact with their satellite offices in Burundi, Morocco, India, Nepal and others.

Your specific experience in Grants Accounting is critical and if  you can speak French -double bonus.  Please respond with your resume to JHowell@AcsysInc.com

VisualCV.com

This firm isn't the first on-line resume site and will not be the last to take resume's on-line in a uniquely colorful way.  You should know about this next wave:

VisualCV.com allows professionals to create an online presence that replaces the traditional resume. But a VisualCV is not just for job searching.  You can use it anytime you need to present your credentials.  Think of it as the world’s greatest personal business card!  Include a link to your VisualCV in your email signature, on your business card, or on your website.  MORE>>>

Come Back From a Bad Interview

Here's a great article that I didn't write.  Some of the best qualified candidates I've worked with have lost job opportunities because of bad interviews.  Maybe this content can help:

You Just Blew Your Interview - Now What?

By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com writer

Although you prepare yourself for every interview question you might be asked, nerves can get the best of you. It’s only natural that you overanalyze your performance, worrying that you rambled on too long about one topic or didn’t say enough about another. You probably didn’t ruin your chances with those little mistakes. If the interviewer responded to each of your answers with a furrowed brow or furious scribbling, however, you might have reason to worry. Instead of dwelling on the situation and giving up hope for a second interview, get proactive and do some damage control. MORE...

Are you getting pressured to quit?

Happy Wednesday!

OK maybe I shouldn't be that excited about Wednesday but it's here so let's cherish it.  Here's an article from the Wall Street Journal online.  It's a neat article by Andrea Coombes about how to evaluate a buyout offer from your employer should you ever be in that position.

How to Value the Buyout

Career TV

How would you like to spend hours on something you typically hate doing? 

I sure know how to sell something don't I?  That doesn't matter because UNfortunately, I didn't invent Career TV but I really, really wish I had.  It's the wave of the future.  Some of you may have heard of video resumes but this is video recruiting; for jobs, internships and even colleges. 

Career TV seems to be on the crest of what's happening in technology and recruiting and I want you well rounded, educated Accounting professionals to know all about it.  For example, take a look at this video on resume and interview advice: Resume advice on Career TV

Financial Analyst, up to $80K

This is a different opportunity for our magazine - a true Financial Analyst job in the suburbs!

Ashburn, VA

This position is very specific in the level of experience and the skills a good candidate must bring to the table.  It's a neat job nonetheless.  This Analyst will work with the business development group (i.e. sales) doing analysis on branding initiatives that are performing vs. failing.  The right candidate should be well versed in NPV and IRR.  If you don't know those terms then it's not the job for you.  Here's a big clue though:  Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR).  You had those terms in class.

Send me your resume if you think you can swing it: JHowell@acsysinc.com

Recession-Proof Your Career - Washington Post

Here's a great article about confidence.  Read this and give yourself the confidence you need to succeed at your job and your career even during troubling economic times:

Give Employers Reason to Keep You But Be Nimble and Preapred to Move On

By Vickie Elmer, Special to the Washington Post

Heidi Matchett knows that some people consider her a job-hopper....

Senior Accountant, up to $75K

There is a large but still growing, publically traded firm headquarterd in Vienna that is looking for a new Senior Accountant.  Here's a great opportunity to transition from public accounting while you learn hands on month-end close and G/L reporting. 

They're looking for someone sharp that would enjoy the challenge of using knowledge gained from their upper level coursework in Accounting (not just Principles of Accounting theory).  Of course experience in public accounting or a publically traded corporation would also be expected. 

Send me your resume and we'll talk more about the company and the job: jhowell@acsysinc.com

Staff Accountant, up to $65K

Gaithersburg, MD

This industry leading marketing firm located in our area is seeking to fill several accounting positions but for our purposes I'll focus on the Staff Accountant position.  Recently appointed to head the production consulting for 2008 XXIX Olympiad, this organization has taken "experiential marketing" to a unique, unparalleled level.

What they are looking for is someone with a BS in Accounting and a couple years of experience (preferrably in public accounting).  If you like a team environment, this is the place for you. Contact me at jhowell@acsysinc.com for more info!