May 25th, 2010
Interviewing is an acquired skill. You need to learn what questions to ask and how to interpret the answers you receive. At Mercer Bradley, we conduct 1000’s of interviews per year and have been trained on interview techniques and types of questions to ask. For assistance on your next hire, contact Mercer Bradley or read more about a new twist on some old questions.
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May 25th, 2010
The following white paper is a reference guide to performing an external market salary survey to ensure that you are paying your employees a fair rate.
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May 21st, 2010
Whether you’re interviewing with a recruiter or a company, it’s always important to make a lasting impression. Here are some interview guidelines that will get you one step closer to a job offer:
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May 19th, 2010
Certified General Accountant with extensive financial and cost accounting experience. This candidate has been responsible for full cycle accounting, cash flow management, costing, audit preparation including tax matters for a medium sized organization that manufactures a product for the construction industry. While in this role, he took on operational responsibilities that rolled out sales and marketing initiatives within a broad North American marketplace. Most recently he has been involved in the financial and costing requirements of a printing/publishing company.
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May 19th, 2010
This experienced Operations Manager with a flair for finance is looking for a role that will allow him to continue to expand on his career as he pursues a CGA designation. He has previously managed teams of 25 people while overseeing operations including all accounting, budgeting, payroll, financial analysis, credit management, and financial management including source deduction, T4 and GST remittances. Most recently he was employed as a Finance and Operations Manager for an international medical school where he completed a business plan for an external financing proposal . He has since been retained on a contract basis by this same organization as a consultant to the COO. He describes himself as someone who is constantly learning and his references state that “He knows a lot. He is quite capable of handling any set of books.”
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May 19th, 2010
This Accounting Clerk with solid administrative skills and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads is ready for his next challenge. He possesses strong computer software skills and is able to adapt to a changing, fast paced environment. References have noted his pleasant disposition and his ability to quickly become a valued team member. His past supervisory experience coupled with his full cycle accounting knowledge make him a fantastic addition to any team.
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May 5th, 2010
Here are the top Accounts Receivable and Credit Professionals that Mercer Bradley is currently representing:
This CCP designated candidate has over ten years experience in the collections industry. In her current role, she is responsible for the
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May 5th, 2010
It seems as if spring is beginning to put in an appearance which puts us in mind of warm weather and being outside. It also starts people thinking about summer and planning their vacations. Vacation time, although a much needed break from work to rejuvenate the spirit, can also be a time of stress to an employer as the work still needs to get done. Then, on top of that, we are now facing the roll out of HST. Regions that have introduced a value-added tax (like the HST) see increases in productivity and investments. This means more work for updating and implementing the systems to accommodate for HST, and also an increase to the work being done in your accounting department. We would love to be the solution to your vacation coverage challenges and your additional HST workload.
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