Accounting Manager (Los Angeles 90063) (Los Angeles)

Design and manufacturing firm, located in Los Angeles, is seeking a full time accounting manager to join our team. The Accounting Manager is responsible for our company's accounting practices, the conduct of its relationships with banking institutions and the maintenance of its fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves management of all accounting, financial and payroll functions.
You should be highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task and in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. Please be self-motivated and skilled at scheduling, task management and long term goal planning. Must also have a positive attitude, love problem solving and being a strong team leader.

Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years of bookkeeping / accounting experience
Strong Accounting / GAAP knowledge
Highly skilled in QuickBooks, MS Word/Excel/Outlook
Experience in preparing variance and financial reports
Excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable interfacing with customers and vendors

Responsibilities include:
Maintain P&L and balance sheet reports
Maintain cash flow projection model
Oversee month-end financial closing statements
Review journal entries and provide corresponding source documentation
Manage AP -- proper coding of vendor bills, payment processing, vendor account analysis
Manage AR -- customer invoicing, processing payments, monthly statements, collections
Manage Payroll and administer employee benefits
Manage bank relationships including bank accounts, loans, credit lines, and other credit facilities
Monitor account balances - confirmation of monthly balances and re-balancing accounts as necessary
Process wire transfers, ACH transactions and other banking transactions as needed
Maintain working relationship with outside CPA to support tax preparation
Maintain working relationship with fractional CFO to support overall company goals and monthly accounting needs.
Process city and state taxes

Please include salary history and requirements.
Human Resources experience is a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful, but not required.
We look forward to working with you!
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Shares firm as Fed tapering fears fade

Investors focus on possible moves by leading central banks, following a flurry of dovish comments, as first-quarter US economic growth is revised down

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Sales Professionals Needed (City of Industry)

- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time

You will perform B2B payment processing selling (credit, debit, EBT, gift card, and check) targeting all types of businesses. No regional restrictions. Generate your own leads and/or use our lead database. Posting ID: 3679391752

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Canada optimistic on Keystone approval after Obama climate plan

Crewmen work a site where a pipe for TransCanada's Keystone XL project is lowered into the ground in Wood County, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in Winnsboro. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle)

Canadian business leaders say there’s growing optimism that President Barack Obama will approve TransCanada Corp. (TRP)’s Keystone XL pipeline because thwarting it would cost U.S. consumers and won’t halt development of Alberta’s oil sands.

“From my perspective it’s 100 percent that he’s going to approve it,” Scott Saxberg, chief executive officer of Calgary-based oil producer Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG), said in a phone interview yesterday. “If it doesn’t go through, all it’s going to do is increase the cost to the U.S. and to the consumer.”

Unveiling his climate change plan June 25, Obama said his administration would approve the $5.3 billion cross-border project if it “does not significantly exacerbate the problem of carbon pollution.” The administration has said a decision on Keystone will come in months.

The pipeline, which has been under review for almost five years, would carry 830,000 barrels of diluted bitumen a day from northern Alberta to Gulf Coast refineries. Environmentalists have protested in front of the White House seeking to block the project because of concerns about potential spills and the greenhouse-gas emissions produced by mining oil sands.

Obama didn’t say in the climate speech at Georgetown University whether he favored approval. A draft U.S. State Department analysis, released March 1, said the pipeline would have minimal impact on climate change because the oil sands would be mined and developed with or without Keystone XL.

Obama ‘Vagaries’

“I think Keystone gets approved late in the year as there is enough vagaries in the Obama language, plus the supportive State Department report that makes it not a contributor to greenhouse-gas emissions,” said Jennifer Stevenson, a Calgary-based vice president at Dynamic Funds who helps manage about C$100 billion ($96 billion). “It will still be noisy, but I think it gets done.”

TransCanada gained 0.4 percent to C$44.90 at the close in Toronto yesterday. The price gap between Western Canada Select, the country’s benchmark crude, and West Texas Intermediate narrowed 1.5 percent to $16.75 yesterday.

“President Obama is taking shelter” under conclusions reached in the U.S. State Department’s draft environmental impact assessment, Judith Dwarkin, chief energy economist for ITG Investment Research Inc. in Calgary, said in an e-mail.

Canadian companies and politicians are preparing for alternatives even as they remain optimistic about approval.

Alternative Options

Projects to move oil by rail or through a natural gas pipeline that TransCanada has proposed converting to oil “should help make the case” for Keystone by showing that the conduit won’t have an impact on oil-sands development, Steven Paget, director of institutional research at FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in Calgary, wrote in a note to clients yesterday.

While opponents said the president’s statements show he won’t approve the project, Canadians continued to point to economic reasons to support Keystone XL.

“The economic arguments are very strong in terms of national security, jobs, economic growth and revenue on both sides of the border,” Joe Oliver, Canada’s natural resources minister, told reporters in Vancouver yesterday. “If the facts and the science are taken into consideration, I’m comfortable that it will be approved.”

Keystone XL can meet the standard President Obama set because the oil it delivers will displace other heavy oil imports into the Gulf Coast and the U.S.

‘Additional Test’

“We remain optimistic on Keystone XL’s approval, even when considering this latest additional test, as the pipeline is in the best interests of the United States,” David Bouckhout, a senior commodity strategist in Calgary for Toronto-Dominion Bank, said in an e-mail.

For Canada, oil exports have grown in importance over the past two decades. Energy products, whose largest component is crude, have grown to become Canada’s largest export, and now account for almost one-quarter of all outbound trade.

Canada’s oil trade rose 7 percent to about C$73 billion last year and is set to grow faster than the total economy in the coming years, according to Statistics Canada data.

Keystone XL will also help move crude stranded in the U.S. as production booms from fields in North Dakota and Montana, said James Bowzer, CEO of Calgary-based heavy oil producer Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE)

“It’s not just a Canadian problem,” he said. A shortage of pipelines has forced producers in the Bakken shale to ship a lot of crude by rail, he said.

The pipeline will allow for added output “whether that be further expansions of the Bakken or further expansions and increases in production and output from Canada.”

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Temporary Filing Clerk Needed (Compton, CA)

To apply, please visit our website at www.gelsons.com and download an application. Please email the completed application to recruiting@gelsons.com. Please include a copy of your current resume. You may also fax the completed application and resume to 310-885-5790.

For information on other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.gelsons.com.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster casts shadow over EDF’s safety drill

The tsunami-stricken Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan. (AP Photo/Tokyo Electric Power Co.)

For Electricite de France SA (EDF), a lot rode on its nuclear drill yesterday.

Members of its new rapid-action nuclear force created after the meltdown in Fukushima in Japan in 2011 gripped the nozzle of a hose, looking triumphant as it began spouting water from a canal near the utility’s Chinon atomic plant on the banks of the Loire River.

“Everything is destroyed around here; it’s night and no one can come and help,” Caroline Bernard, head of safety at EDF, said during the exercise witnessed by a group of reporters. “We have put ourselves in the extreme case of Fukushima.”

In the wake of the Japanese accident, EDF was given six years by nuclear regulator Autorite de Surete Nucleaire to complete about 10 billion euros ($13 billion) of measures to boost safety while France debates scaling back its reliance on atomic energy. EDF operates the 58 nuclear reactors in France, which depends on atomic energy for about three quarters of its power production, the highest proportion in the world.

The drill yesterday worked under the scenario that all of the plant’s power and cooling systems had failed, putting its four 900-megawatt reactors at risk of a meltdown similar to what happened in Fukushima.

There, an earthquake and tsunami knocked out defenses at Tokyo Electric Power Co (9501)’s reactors, sending radioactivity spewing into the air and sea, and leaving rescue workers scrambling to bring water by fire trucks and helicopters to cool overheating installations.

‘No Guarantees’

“No one can ever guarantee that a nuclear accident will never happen in France,” Andre-Claude Lacoste, then head of the watchdog, said at the time. He decided that safety must be made “more robust” at EDF’s nuclear operators, stopping short of immediately shutting any sites.

Bolstering safety has included investment in new equipment such as diesel generators, bunkered control rooms, and barriers against flooding.

As Chancellor Angela Merkel decided on Germany’s pullout from nuclear energy and Italy scrapped a planned revival, EDF Chief Executive Officer Henri Proglio said the “stakes are high for the group” to reassure the French population.

The rapid reaction force, which is costing the utility 150 million euros, is being designed so it can intervene within 24 hours simultaneously at as many as six reactors at any one EDF site, the utility said. The 50-strong team is expected to grow to about 300 by 2015 spread over four atomic plants.

The Drill

During yesterday’s drill, the task for the nuclear force — wearing safety gear and hardhats — was to transport pumps, filters and generators necessary to bring water from a nearby canal to one of Chinon’s reactors as an alternative coolant.

Working under the assumption that all existing equipment at the plant was crippled, the team lowered a pump by rope into the canal, set up power supplies and hoses and got the water to the nuclear generator building in less than two hours.

Hose connections have been added to the outsides of French reactor buildings since Fukushima that allow water to be pumped straight inside, Bernard said.

At Fukushima, power outages knocked out all cooling systems and workers had to organize water transport by truck and helicopter, a long and tedious process that increased the risks of meltdowns, French safety authorities said at the time.

EDF’s action force is made up of volunteers among staff who’ll train about 20 weeks a year on the task, according to the utility. They sign a waiver stating they may have to work under “emergency radiological conditions” and get no extra pay.

‘Struck Chord’

“Our goal is to arrive on the scene before an accident to prevent a meltdown and radioactivity from escaping,” said Bernard Camporesi, 51, head of operations for the team at EDF’s Civaux plant.

Calling himself a “standard person with special training,” he rejects all comparisons with the workers at Chernobyl and Fukushima who risked their lives going into hostile atomic environments to prevent even worse disasters from happening.

“Fukushima struck a chord in all of us,” Camporesi said. “We asked ourselves how this could have happened, we tried to understand and do something about it.”

Before the accident, EDF didn’t have the equivalent of the rapid-action force in terms of people or equipment, he said.

A tour of their base camp revealed brand-new trucks for hauling heavy materials, lifts, all-terrain vehicles, air-conditioned tents with real beds and hot-water showers.

The team is trained to work autonomously for three days with the goal of relieving or replacing personnel on the site.
It hauled 48 tons of equipment to Chinon for the three-day drill.

“Fukushima shook up teams at our plants,” said Bernard, who was head of the utility’s Goldfech plant in southwestern France. “We just didn’t expect it from the Japanese.”

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Hostess needed (Santa Monica)

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*********EYE BROW THREADING, WAXING &TWEEZING SPECIALIST NEEDED******* (NORTH HOLLYWOOD, VAN NUYS, SHERMAN OAKS)

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NOW HIRING!!! EYEBROW SPECIALIST & ESTHETICIANS for a new trendy eyebrow & waxing salon located in North hollywood! Must be able to start ASAP & available on the weekends!!! Must also specialize in eyebrow shaping, THREADING, tweezing & full body waxing! Call us at (818) 764-2769

SPANISH & ARMENIAN SPEAKERS PREFERRED!

Location: NORTH HOLLYWOOD, VAN NUYS, SHERMAN OAKSCompensation: HOURLY + TIPSPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Phone calls about this job are ok.Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3679379484

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Rig Operator - Key Energy Services - Field Operations - Snyder, TX

We are currently seeking a Rig Operator for our Rig Services location in Snyder , TX .

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring all crew members are at the rig and prepared to work at scheduled time

Operating the rig and equipment as requested by the company contracting the rig

Working closely with customers to resolve concerns and complaints

Maintaining productivity standards for all rig functions

Ensuring quality products and services are provided to the customer

Complying with all safety procedures and ensuring a safe working environment

Complying with all applicable government regulations

Ensuring efficient maintenance of assigned rig and equipment

Establishing and maintaining a positive work environment for rig crew

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Valid commercial driver’s license with clean driving record

Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written

Basic problem solving and organizational skills

Basic oilfield well servicing experience

Ability to bend, stoop and lift objects of up to 75 pounds for extended periods of time

WHY WORK FOR KEY ENERGY SERVICES?

Key Energy offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, vision and dental coverage, life insurance, 401(k), education assistance, short-term disability coverage and paid time off. For consideration, please apply at the bottom of this page. EOE

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SERVERS/BAR/COOKS/DISHWASHERS for on-call catering at studios etc!! (Los Angeles County)

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Special Events Staffing, Inc, the premiere temporary staffing company for wait staff, bar staff and cooks in Los Angeles County for over 17 years is now hiring! Known as the gold standard in the industry, we provide only the finest wait staff, bar staff, and culinary staff on a temporary basis to movie studios, caterers, corporations, and private clientele. Work with such clients as The Walt Disney Studios, Universal Studios, CBS, ABC, Google, YouTube, The Huntington Library & Gardens, Nestle USA, Wolfgang Puck Catering, studios, country clubs, catering companies and many others! We provide food service staff for VIP events in Los Angeles from major awards shows to movie premieres, corporate functions, weddings, exclusive private parties and more. Our clients and events are located all over Los Angeles County including Hollywood, The San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Burbank, Westside, Downtown Los Angeles, The San Gabriel Valley and many other areas. Work close to home!

If you are looking for flexible, part-time, on-call hours, this is the job for you! Great for students, actors, or anyone looking for extra work on their off days. Staff can work when THEY want to work. We never force staff to work on certain weekdays or weekends like some of our competitors. We post events on our Internet staffing software, you get an email letting you know the event was posted, and you can choose which jobs you want to sign up for. It's that simple and convenient!

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

CATERER WAIT STAFF/BAR STAFF - You must have a MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS RECENT EXPERIENCE IN CATERING OR HOTEL BANQUETS WORKING AS A SERVER OR BARTENDER to be considered for hire. Bartenders must also have the required one year of experience as a server and must be willing to be a server in addition to bar tending. We apologize but if you do not have the exact minimum experience requirements stated then you will not be admitted to the interviews.

GRILL/PREP COOKS - You must have a MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS RECENT EXPERIENCE IN RESTAURANTS OR CATERING working grills, saute stations, food prep, etc to be considered for hire. Experience working a fast-paced grill is desired. Cooks must have excellent knife skills, be able to take instruction and work quickly. Candidates should have general knowledge of cooking temperatures and culinary terms.

DISHWASHERS - You must have a MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE washing dishes and operating dish-washing machines in a restaurant or catering.

All staff must be clean-cut, hard-working, professional, and have a positive attitude. Starting pay for Wait Staff & Bar Staff is $13.50+ hr and up dependent on experience. Starting pay for Cooks is $14.00+ hr DOE. Starting pay for Dishwashers is $11.00 hr.

Upcoming open-call interview dates and location are:

TUESDAY MARCH 12th 12:30PM - 2:00PM
WEDNESDAY MARCH 13th 12:30PM - 2:00PM

SPECIAL EVENTS STAFFING, INC. (Located inside the Pasadena Enterprise Center building)
1015 N. LAKE AVE.
PASADENA, CA 91104

Please park on the street and pay attention to time limit signage. Do NOT park behind the building. Go to the front lobby on the first floor where you will find applications on clip boards. Fill out an application and wait in the lobby until you are called in for the interview. Please do NOT come upstairs. Again, just wait in the lobby until called. Please do NOT fax or email resumes or call the office. Only those who show up during the open call interview times specified will be interviewed. Please dress appropriately and be prepared to wait should there be a large response and corresponding wait times.

Location: Los Angeles CountyCompensation: $13.50 to $14.00+ hr to start DOEThis is a part-time job.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3678674590

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Toolpusher - Ensco International - United States

Toolpusher (
Job Number: 12000 ) Description Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Supports OIM in managing the operation and safety of drilling rig.
Administers and supports safety systems in all aspects of rig operation.
Ensures application of appropriate well control measures.
Assists in organization and supervision of casing, cementing, well testing, wireline, and workover operations.
Participates in on-the-job and formal training of the crew.
Assists in implementation of preventative and planned maintenance programs.
Ensures all installation equipment and surfaces meet regulatory specifications and company requirements.
Maintains appropriate logs and records in accordance with company, regulatory, and certification agency requirements.
Responsible for keeping up with training requirements for positions and submit request in time to keep all certificates current. Qualifications
Experience

Two years experience as a Toolpusher on a drilling rig (not workover) offshore.

Education and Training
Completion of Secondary or High School education and the completion of all training and certification requirements.
Current well control certification required at supervisory level.
Valid Offshore Survival
Minimum Requirements
Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, excellent team working and organizational skills.
Physically capable of being transported to an offshore rig by boat or helicopter.
Must be capable of working in a confined Marine environment.
Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
Be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
Physically capable of performing emergency procedures including evacuations, fire drills, and other Emergencies.
PC proficiency required. Competency with the Microsoft Office Software suite version 2003 or greater.
Capable of independent decision making and sound judgment.
Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties

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Bakery & Cafe is Hiring for Several positions (Beverly Hills)

Customer Service -- greet and assist all guests with orders- must love talking about great food!

Cook / Chef - -use fresh ingredients to make the best-looking and best-tasting Italian soups, sandwiches and salads around -- must love working as a team. Part-time job (7AM-2PM), perfect for somebody who has already an evening job.

Baker / Pastry Assistant, come in early, determine how much of each product to bake and attentively bake off our high-quality breads, cookies, and pastries throughout the day!

Caf? Manager -- provide our online and in store customers with an extraordinary experience that meets or exceeds our standards and objectives. Tutto Bene Cafe and Bakery is an equal opportunity employer and offers an environment which treats all of our employees with mutual trust and respect. We encourage open and honest communication and recognize creativity.

Please email your resume and include your salary expectations!
Or apply in person Thursday 3/14/2013 from 2pm -- 5pm at
325 N. Crescent Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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New PM Rudd calls for a ‘kinder’ politics

Move comes after Julia Gillard’s defeat in leadership contest and before national elections at which Labor party is expected to suffer heavy losses

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