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Financial Advisor Associate – Anaheim Hills, CA
Company: JPMorgan Chase
Location: Anaheim Hills
Posted on: July 30, 2010

Job Description:

Title: Financial Advisor Associate – Anaheim Hills, CALocation: CA-Anaheim HillsChase Investment Services Financial AdvisorA global financial powerhouse, J.P. Morgan Chase is an industry leader. With 100,000 employees in over 60 countries, we draw on a full range of capabilities to provide integrated financial solutions for institutions and individuals worldwide. What does this mean for you, the job seeker? Opportunity! Our broad range of financial services activities, from investment banking to retail banking to e-finance, offer an exceptional range of career options for individuals. If you are interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, initiative and diversity are among our core values, then explore the opportunities at JPMorgan Chase.This position requires you to conform to legal and regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with FINRA, SEC, and Chase Investment Services Corp. You will also be required to demonstrate technical expertise, strong sales results in investment products, strong interpersonal skills as well as the ability to provide exceptional service. A successful financial advisor will be able to:* Identify opportunities to expand client relationships* Prospect, manage and retain key clients* Understand the client’s investment goals and objectives and develop a diversified investment plan and strategy to meet goals using developed models and recommended products* Advise clients with complex investment relationships on asset allocation and portfolio construction for strategic and tactical decisions* Market and implement investment solutions in accordance with client’s asset allocation* Communicate current market strategies and portfolio structure with assigned clients* Coach Personal Bankers (Licensed) on our sales process and educate them on our investment products and services.If you’re interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at JPMorgan Chase. Further information about careers at JPMorgan Chase can be found on our website: www.jpmorganchase.com/careers* Excellent communication and organizational skills* FINRA Series 7, 63 licensing required in addition to meeting and exceeding FINRA continuing education requirements and the appropriate state Group 1 – Life and Variable Annuity License* Series 65 or 66 license required* Impeccable compliance record in prior position(s)* At least 3 years of Investment sales, insurance and financial profiling experience required* Proven ability to follow a compliant sales processChase Investment Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V

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Senior Tax Accountant – State and Local Taxes
Mahwah, NJ
The Senior Tax Accountant assists the Senior Manager, State & Local Taxes in the area of state & local income, franchise, sales & use, and property tax compliance, research and planning. The Senior Tax Accountant also assists as necessary in federal tax administration projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews monthly sales and use tax returns prepared by the accounts payable department.
Assists in the monthly sales tax data information gathering and analysis from business divisions.
Prepares monthly sales & use tax journal entries based on documentation provided by the accounts payable department and reconciles state vendor payable accounts.
Resolves state sales tax issues for both internal personnel and external tax authorities, and acts as liaison between the business divisions and IT on these issues.
Computes estimated state income/franchise tax payments, minimizing cash flow by taking advantage of ?safe harbors?.
Calculates state income/franchise apportionment factors.
Prepares selected separate company and unitary state corporate income and franchise tax returns using InSource Express tax return preparation software.
Assists in the preparation of the quarterly and year-end income tax provisions in accordance with FAS 109.
Monitors the state tax calendar and ensures that all state related compliance is filed on a timely basis.
Assists Senior Manager, State & Local Tax in both income/franchise tax and sales and use tax audit documentation gathering and other projects including federal related projects as needed.
Prepares all personal and real property and miscellaneous tax returns and licenses.
Completes WA High Technology Sales Tax Deferral application requests and monitors project status.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance is required. Candidates must have a master?s degree in taxation or be actively pursing one.
5-7 years of accounting and tax related business experience in a multi-state corporation.
Must possess excellent PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet software, and tax return preparation packages, such as, Vertex Quantum for Sales and Use Tax, InSource Express, and tax research software such as RIA Checkpoint.
Experience with SAP is also desirable.
Excellent oral and written communications skills are also required.
Physical Demands: Normal office work
Travel Requirements: Minimal

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Director of Finance
Company Name: Airgas Import
Job Details
Duration: Permanent
Min Education: Not Specified
Salary: Commensurate
Job Type: Full Time
Min Experience: Not Specified
Required Travel:
Location:
USA – Lakewood California, 90711
Job Description
You�ll Find What You Are Looking For At Airgas.<br /><br />Airgas, Inc., a leading Fortune 500 company, is the nation�s largest distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as welding and related safety products. Airgas has approximately 1,100 locations nationwide, including retail branch stores, gas fill plants, specialty gas labs, production facilities and distribution centers. Airgas employs approximately 14,000 associates throughout its 12 regional companies to efficiently serve our diversified customer base.<br /><br />Airgas-West, Inc., (Airgas Inc.�s regional subsidiary headquartered in Lakewood, California) seeks a Director of Finance. Reporting to the CFO, the primary role(s) of this position include, but are not limited to, the development, implementation, execution, and oversight of all processes that establish controls, protect, and add value to the Company�s assets. <br /><br />This position is responsible for: <br />� Fixed asset management, controls, and reporting. <br />� Capital expenditure budgeting and reconciliation processes.<br />� Real estate planning and administration. <br />� Inventory management and control.<br />�Financial forecasting, planning and analysis. <br /><br />Direct reports to the Director of Finance will include Inventory Control, Cylinder Control, Taxation, and Cash Applications. This position will advise and assist in the oversight of all financial activities including general accounting, cost accounting, and the development and maintenance of sound financial controls, procedures and standards. <br /><br />Specific Accountabilities:<br />� Lead the annual budget process.<br />� Manage the capital expenditure analysis and approval process.<br />� Maintain the real estate database and manage the facility planning process.<br />� Oversee all aspects of inventory control, cylinder control, and cash applications. <br />� Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment through the documentation of policies and procedures, measurement processes and benchmarks, monitoring of performance and follow up with proper management to facilitate continuous improvement.<br />� Ensure proper accounting systems and processes are in place and maintained in accordance with GAAP. <br />� Recommend and implement policies and procedures to standardize regional practices. <br />� Review and analyze key performance indicators and enhance variance reporting by district, branch, market, and product or other pertinent segmentations <br />� Ensure accurate reports are distributed timely to the management team. <br />� Manage customer profitability process including monitoring and updating activity-based costing elements. <br />� Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned <br /><br />Qualifications:<br />� Bachelor�s Degree plus MBA or CPA required.<br />� 8-10 years experience in finance and administration.<br />� 3-5 years industry experience in retail or industrial distribution.<br />� Prior experience in commercial real estate contracts and sales agreements.<br />� Ability to effectively present information to all levels of management and employees.<br />� Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.<br />� Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, forecast, and draw valid conclusions. <br />� Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and financial data and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.<br />� Ability to engage in creative problem solving and effectively manage changes in processes and methodologies. <br />� Positive, proactive individual with superior relationship building and problem solving skills.<br />� Outstanding computer skills. <br />� Strong verbal and written communications skills. <br />� Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. <br />� Process driven, self-motivated and detailed oriented. <br />� Variable hours of work are critical to the success of this position. <br />� Must have the ability to travel 15-20%.<br />� Pre-employment and random drug testing applies.<br />� No relocation assistance offered.<br /><br />Physical Demands:<br />The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br /><br />While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel a computer keyboard or calculator. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.<br /><br />Work Environment:<br />The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br /><br />While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical office machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.<br /><br />Airgas offers a competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, and more.<br /><br />Email resume or completed application, along with compensation history, to Craig.Kwasizur@airgas.com or fax to (562) 938-1762. <u>Please include job title reference in submission. </u><br />Airgas is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/V/D.

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Staff Accountant
Established in 1968, Harbor Freight Tools is a fast growing, well established privately held retail company opening stores across the United States. We currently operate over 300 stores in 44 states. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing Accounting Department at our China Lab.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping, recording transactions & basic Financial Statement Preparation
Monthly bank reconciliations & daily cash balance reports
Monthly actual vs. budget reports
Monthly billing statement including markup
Bill payments
Business tax preparation & payments
Business license renewal
Submit audit documentation to local government branches
Interface with external financial statement auditors
Communication with U.S. Office
Staff scheduling/tracking of hours worked by lab employees and report to payroll service (CIIC)
Education and/or Experience:
Accounting Degree
Experience with U.S. Company is a plus
Must be bilingual in English/Chinese (Mandarin)
Benefits Include:
401k
Full Medical Package including, heath and dental
Paid Time Off
Competitive Salary
Casual Work Environment
To apply for this great opportunity, please send your resume to jobs@harborfreight.com

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