Current Positions

If you are interested in a new career or upgrading your current position, put RJ Byrd to work for you.

The following is a list of current opportunities. These opportunities change regularly, so be sure to check back.

We are hiring in the following areas (last updated on 11/14/08):

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Sr Java developer

DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for detailed technical design and development of distributed applications using existing and emerging technology platforms. 
• Provides technical direction to team members and is a key contributor; assists with transfer of knowledge of technical skills, mentoring, and coaching.
• Assesses business and organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of   new application systems or enhancements to existing applications.
• Designs or adapts frameworks and best practices established for the project or unit, or by the System or industry.
• In a lead role, designs, codes, tests and documents new systems or enhancements to existing systems of high complexity and scope, working with common applications designs and specifications, utilizing industry and system standard procedures, products and methodologies. 
• Executes performance and stress testing; assists in leading design and code reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of proven application development experience that includes creating distributed applications through analysis of specific business requirements.
• 3+ years of Java and J2EE programming experience.
• 1+ year of experience developing EJBs and JSP, and demonstrated use of J2EE patterns and frameworks.
• Experience with web model view controller (MVC) frameworks (i.e. STRUTS).
• 1+ year of experience with the WebSphere Studio Application Development or Eclipse tool.
• Experience with utilizing version control tools, and deploying applications to the WebSphere Application Server.
• 1+ year of experience using the Unified Modeling Language (UML)          
• 2+ years of experience with using relational database tools and concepts.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and practices.
• Experience with performance and load tools (i.e. Mercury Loadrunner, CompuWare QA Load).
• Ability to quickly learn and practically apply new concepts or principles.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Experience with and is comfortable with, and is willing to initiate sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
• Experience with CMSynergy and using ANT a plus.
• Java certification is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.  Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted.   

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Sr Software engineer

DESCRIPTION

Experienced software engineer to join a world-class product development team which is responsible for the architecture, design, and development of our flagship product and a rapidly growing set of additional product offerings. 

• Responsible for all aspects of product and application development.
• Work with management, business analyst and some end users and as needed to gather requirements and specifications for new development.
• Work in a team environment for new development as well as support current applications/products.
• Utilize cutting edge technology to solve problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a creative, passionate, and technically strong individual that excels in challenging projects and team environments.

• 5+ years of experience developing using object-oriented techniques and patterns.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Expert in .NET development (C#, .NET Framework, VS 2005/2008). 
• Expert in multithreaded development.
• Experience in network programming and strong understanding of networking protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors or equivalent experience.

These additional skills are pluses:

• Experience with .NET 3.5 technologies.
• Experience using and deploying RFID and other sensor hardware.
• Experience with database design and development.
• Working knowledge of EPCglobal standards such as ALE, Gen2, EPCIS, TDS and LLRP.

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sql Developer

DESCRIPTION

As a SQL Developer, this position will “own” our schema, being responsible for its design and development (both current and planned improvement).  This role will interact with programmers as a “SQL Expert”.  Will take business requirements and convert these requirements to system design.

Other responsibilities:

• SQL development, involved in all phases of development:  T-SQL, relational database programming/design
• Write stored procedures, table alterations, functions, views, selects, inner and outer joins, DTS, and SSIS 
• Optimization and administration of current queries, including generation of version update scripts
• 90% development and 10% production support
• Configuration management and promotion of objects through development to production using version control system

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 2+ years minimum experience as MS SQL programmer in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, preferably with some SQL 2005 experience
• Experience using a structured software development methodology
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale database solutions that are reliable, scalable, and perform at a high level
• Knowledge of security and privacy issues and current solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a very detail oriented manner
• Desire to work within a multi-skilled team
• Self-starter who can take a project and “run with it” 
• Strong team player with ability to identify skills and assemble project teams vertically and horizontally to effectively plan, execute, and implement projects flawlessly
• Strong communications skills to manage user, team, and management expectations to ensure effective system and network delivery
• Stamina, relationship building, and organization skills are critical
• Sense of humor and desire to have fun
  

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PHP Web Developer

DESCRIPTION

The primary responsibility of a web application developer is coding, testing, and deploying web based applications for our clients. Other responsibilities include operational support for existing web-based applications, web application maintenance, custom operational reporting, and enhancing existing applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement applications for web distribution
• Work with art directors, project managers, multimedia and web developers to develop the back-end components of web-based applications
• Create reliable, well-tuned SQL statements for access to normalized cross-application databases
• Work with database professionals to develop and implement secure, fast and stable data structures
• Work as member of overall marketing strategy team
• Adhere to common web design standards and intuitive information architecture
• Ensure the security of web-based applications and the integrity of the consumer’s personal data
• Define internal and external specifications for applications
• Create and/or review assigned deliverable specifications
• Provide application development input and leadership within and outside the organization
• Responsible for technical documentation, coding accuracy, software configuration, version control, code reviews, and performance evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent job experience
• 3+ years of structured application development experience in PHP with relational databases
• PHP 4/5
• OOP design principles
• SQL DML (Oracle and MySQL)
• XML
• JavaScript
• HTML/XHTML
• DHTML
• CSS

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Software Architect

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director, the Software Architect will perform a critical role in defining and driving the overall architectural vision of the product line working in collaboration with Business Analysts, QA Engineers, Data Architects, Software Engineers and other Software Architects.  They will be participating in architectural design of the product while ensuring optimization of the application for ongoing and successful implementation.

• Develop long-term software architecture for company’s product line. 
• Develop architectural roadmap to realize long-term architectural vision.
• Adopt and develop architectural frameworks and standards, and evangelize to ensure full adherence and compliance.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies ensuring that company maintains competitive advantage. 
• Educate, mentor and coach software engineers on emerging technologies, best practices and standards.
• Provide support and guidance for all legacy systems.
• Provide technical leadership for engineers
• Deliver high-quality code on schedule.
• Be flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure the team and the company succeeds.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a technically skilled professional that thrives in a fast-paced environment with a track record of success, and possesses a positive "can do" attitude.  The individual must have the professionalism and communications skills necessary to effectively and successfully interface with key managers within the company.  He/she will have a balance of leadership and technical skills relating to the successful implementation of required technologies.  He/she will be one who has programmed and led teams (onshore/offshore) in the development of enterprise scale web-based and client-server solutions.  Experience with the following is required:

• Defining forward looking architectures based on long-term business strategy, including defining the scope, boundaries, responsibilities and long-term objectives of these architectures.
• Defining technology roadmaps that over a period evolves the technology, taking into account the business priorities and technological realities.
• Documenting the existing architectures based on **as-is** technological realities.
• Defining and documenting architecture designs using architecture patterns and architecture views.
• Designing enterprise product features, such as high availability, scalability, security, manageability, data & human integration.
• All aspects of software engineering process and familiarity with alternative approaches to it.
• Incorporating architecture best practices as part of Software Development Lifecycle.
• Defining and promoting hardware and software standards, processes and best practices.
• Code reuse, OOA/OOD, and technology evaluation and selection.
• Windows or Unix/Linux platforms, .NET (C# or VB.NET), Java, C++, ASP or VB6, SQL Server or Sybase, XML, Web Services and SOA, designing using UML and design patterns.
• Experience developing or architecting solutions for the broadcast media market a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study, graduate degree preferred.
• Professional certifications, such as MCPD preferred.
• 8+ years significant hands-on experience with full-cycle software development projects in a software company.
• 5+ years experience architecting enterprise software products.
• Recent experience in a technical lead role on large-scale projects.
• Ability to understand long-term business strategy and ability to capture the aspects of business strategy that has significant technology implications.
• Ability to use seasoned judgment to suggest approaches that optimize customer needs, business constraints and technological realities.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate objectives, requirements and designs at these different levels of abstraction to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with senior engineers to ensure their high level designs and implementations conform to the architecture designs, scope and boundaries.
• Ability to quickly and reasonably estimate capital, schedule and human resource costs of proposed objectives.
• Ability to compare, contrast and prioritize among alternative approaches to meet those objectives.
• Able to comfortably move across strategy, implementation, and support; including business strategy, product strategy, high-level technical design, detailed technical design, implementation and production support.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication, organization and inter-personal skills are essential.
• Ability to motivate and challenge development team members.
• Ability to work in tight deadline, high-pressure situations in a fast-paced, growing environment.

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Developer-DBA

DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the development of key database assets. Ensuring the following principles:  data remains consistent across the database, data is clearly defined, users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs.  Typical responsibilities could include some or all of the following:

• establishing the needs of users
• planning dataflow for a new or revised database
• developing database objects and structures for data persistence, retrieval, and reporting according to project specifications
• implementing and testing database design and functionality
• tuning for performance database objects
• providing support to database administrators and interfacing with business users to ensure the database is satisfying business requirements
• writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary ('metadata').

QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of relational database theory and demonstrated practice, including:

• Unix (Solaris), Windows
• Sybase, SQL Server, Oracle
• SSIS, T-SQL, Transact SQL, PL/SQL
• 3+ years experience in related discipline

• BS in Computer Science or technical field (MS preferred)
• Certifications and Training from Oracle, Sybase, and/or Microsoft

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Web application developer

DESCRIPTION

Experienced web application developer with a strong ASP.NET background to join a world-class product development team which is responsible for the architecture, design, and development of our flagship product and a rapidly growing set of additional product offerings. 

• Responsible for all aspects of product and application development.
• Work with management, business analyst and some end users and as needed to gather requirements and specifications for new development.
• Work in a team environment for new development as well as support current applications/products.
• Utilize cutting edge technology to solve problems.
• Will have to prioritize projects and workload.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a creative, passionate, and technically strong individual that excels in challenging projects and team environments.

• 3+ years experience developing using object-oriented techniques and patterns.
• Expert in ASP.NET development (C#, Framework).
• Comfortable with multithreaded development.
• Experience translating customer requirements to functional requirements.
• Experience generating highly usable GUI.
• Experience in network programming and web services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BSCS or equivalent experience.

Ideal candidates will also possess these additional skills:

• Experience with various desktop and web-based presentation technologies (Ajax, Silverlight, Flash, WPF, Third-party dashboard tools).
• Experience with database design and development.
• Experience using and deploying hardware.

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Php developer

DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate is creative, very strong software and database designer with strong OOD skills, can work independently, has good communications skills and can brainstorm with the team on new ideas.  He/she works well in a fast paced environment and deals professionally with both teammates and clients in order to meet business and technical demands.  Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Develop new solutions using industry standard technologies (specifically HTML, PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL).
• Provide input on web platform design and configuration to maximize application performance.
• Suggest code and design optimizations to improve the scalability of the applications and maximize performance.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of web application architecture and OO technology as implemented in a LAMP environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of hands-on PHP with strong web application development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with MySQL, HTML and Javascript.
• 1+ years of experience with XML and Linux.
• Experience with Apache, Subversion and CVS is highly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work very well under pressure and keep abreast of current technology.
• Excellent project management and multitasking capabilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills with little supervision.
• Bachelors Degree or more advanced degree in Computer Science.

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SQL server DBA

DESCRIPTION

• Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain SQL Server 2000 and MySQL Server 5.0 databases
• Responsible for all maintenance of SQL Server 2000 in Windows 2003 server environment
• Responsible for all maintenance of MySQL Server 5.0 for a suite of Enterprise Java Applications and the Data Warehouse in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment
• Implement, configure and troubleshoot database instances, replication, backup, partitions, storage and access
• Monitor and optimize system performance using index tuning, disk optimization and other methods
• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of company databases
• Admin user privileges within the database environment
• Work closely with system administrators for server maintenance and system developers for database design and query optimization

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS CS, MIS or equivalent with 5+ years overall IT experience desired
• 4+ years of experience in SQL Server 2000/2005
• 2+ years of experience in MySQL Server
• MCDBA, CMDBA or other DBA certification is a plus
• Experience with an ERP is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently alone on different projects and under time constraints
• Possess good communication skills

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qa/Test Engineer

DESCRIPTION

Be entrusted and challenged with responsibility of ensuring the code for evolving product can be tested for delivering a defect-free product.  Will work in group setting on a large scale, data conversion and integration project. Additionally, have the opportunity to participate in entire life cycle product development from analysis and design to systems and integration testing and performance.

• Work directly with developer to investigate and debug the system
• Work with developers on testing data conversions
• Digest and comprehend the full system under design to contribute and ensure the quality product
• Manage and mitigate the risk of projects through comprehensive test design
• Lead the design and testing efforts to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Document with clear and concise plans, case, procedures and other internal documentation
• Develop, organize, execute and maintain detailed manual and automated test plans and scripts
• Review requirements for clarity, testability, correctness, and completeness
• Work with production support on an as-needed basis to assist in resolving customer issues
• Communicate effectively with team members and management
• Train and mentor other QA team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years previous QA experience
• Experience testing full systems, change control process and build acceptance
• Ability to assess compatibility of requirements with company’s quality standards
• Strong experience with database validation
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to document and concisely communicate problems to developers and recommend enhancements 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Quick learner, with an ability to understand new concepts, technologies, and product functionality
• Experience working with/testing SQL Server databases and writing SQL queries
• Ability to work both independently and as part of team, in order to meet deadlines and expectations for projects of various scope.
• Working knowledge of automative testing tools such as Compuware TestPartner or Mercury products
• Experience and knowledge of Agile methodology is a plus

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Business analyst

DESCRIPTION

Dynamic growth company developing web-based products and services in a bleeding edge industry searching for the ideal BA.  The successful candidate will be an aggressive self starter who takes initiative and requires minimal supervision.  Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with external clients as well as internal developers and project management in scoping and scheduling.
• Document business needs for both internal and external customers
• Propose solutions to meet requirements stemming from business needs, and drafts detailed specifications for new functionality. 
• Ensures feasibility and seeks missing information and potentially missed requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of illustrated success in an application development or internet services laiason role
• Ability to understand and translate complex business requirements into written, modeled work products that the technical team can understand
• Ability to work with stakeholders to formulate and communicate the business vision to the rest of the organization
• Ability to drill down business requirement to ensure accurate and timely products.
• Expertise in use cases, functional requirements identification, wire frame, mockups, system modeling, work flow diagramming, and the SDLC
• Proficient in using Microsoft office products and Visio
• Problem solving and analytical skills (methodical, yet has the big picture as well)
• Ability to manage the stakeholders and the technical team needs while looking after company's best interest's fiscally.
• The ability to manage conflicts (between individuals with competing priorities) in Project RAD meetings productively
• Accomplished in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
• Excellent communications, presentation and written skills a must!
• Telecom and/or billing experience is a plus
• Degree is preferred

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Sr .NET/C# Developer

DESCRIPTION

These projects utilize .Net 3.0, AJAX, Windows Communication Foundation, NHibernate and Castle, and Microsoft Enterprise Library to develop WinForm and WebForm applications.  Projects typically last 1-3 months, which allows the frequent incorporation of new technology keeping developers up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry and tools.    This company encourages professional development and attends local Microsoft events and .Net user groups as a team. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of software development experience with proven experience in n-tier Windows development environment 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Ability to develop new applications as well as troubleshoot existing applications
• Must be able multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Strong object oriented analysis and design skills
• Solid experience developing C# .Net windows based applications
• Proven track record with C#, Windows Forms, ASP.Net, Visual Studio 2005/2008, SQL Server 2005/2008, and Web services
• Experience in Windows Server based environments,  relational databases and data modeling
• Experience with WCF and XML/XSLT are desired
• Experience with .NET 3.0/3.5 is a plus

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technical Project manager

DESCRIPTION

• These are contract or contract-to-hire opportunities.
• Works closely with business cross functional areas, external customers, internal resources (both on-site and remote), and vendors in defining project priorities, scope, approach, resource requirements and timing of deliverables.
• Accountable for the development of project documentation for senior executives and other key clients to facilitate sharing of project outcomes and best practices.
• Coordinates development of comprehensive business and technical requirements and ensures that project scope and business objectives are clearly documented and agreed to.
• Organizes project teams.
• Ensures commitment of appropriately-skilled technical resources required for delivery of all elements of the project, as well as necessary subject matter experts from the affected business areas.
• Develops and manages execution of project communication plans which ensure that information related to progress and issues is being communicated with the project teams, stakeholders, steering committee, and sponsors.       
• Manages risk by routinely identifying, assessing, and developing mitigation plans for events that could impact the success of the project.
• Manages the technology vendor relationships as they relate to projects.
• Monitors progress of vendor deliverables as well as the vendor’s quality assurance activities.
• Utilize PMO tools and processes recommended by the Program Management Office.
• Enforces the use of defined development methodologies by architecture & development teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in providing successful delivery of highly complex projects related to new customer implementation, customer solution upgrades, product extension/expansion and projects involving infrastructure/hosting facilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of the project life cycle, including budget development and management, project implementation, development of work plans, evaluation, and communication planning.
• Demonstrated excellent project management, analytical, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, analysis, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong client service attitude.
• Strong meeting facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and multi-task assignments.
• Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors.
• Provides guidance to team on performance and productivity issues.
• Thorough and detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Strong diagnostic, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• The candidate must be able to work independently or as a team member with equal effectiveness and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Project scheduling and management using Microsoft Project.
• Experience in working with Enterprise Project Management and Collaboration tools. (E.g. SharePoint, MS Project Server, etc.)
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).
• Develop job aids, help text and other documentation required to meet the client’s business requirements; coordinate and facilitate training as needed.
• Experience in managing SDLC for web-based application built using SQL, ASP, HTML, DHTML, SQL, VBScript, JavaScript, and other web-related technologies.
• Additional product knowledge and areas of specialization, such as: Security, Reporting, E-Commerce, and Data Entitlement.
• An advanced degree, knowledge of the e-learning industry and PMP certification are highly desirable.
• Travel as required

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.Net Developer

DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for all aspects of product development in a highly collaborative environment implementing Agile development methodologies
• Design and develop modifications and enhancements to software products and tools in team environment
• Help implement test-driven development programming methodologies and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Implementation of features in new and existing products
• Help provide feedback and content for customer developer network
• Interact with a team of developers, architects, and QA staff for product releases

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required; computer science, mathematics or engineering preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with external clients and ability to work in a team environment
• 6+ years experience with OOD, preferably with C# or Java, working as part of a team, preferably with Agile methodology, such as XP, Scrum or UP.
• Experience with Object-Oriented scripting language like Python, Ruby, ECMAScript or Boo desired
• Experience with test-driven development, with both front-end and back-end skills
• Ability to build systems in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and think effectively under pressure
• Experience with stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions in a Microsoft SQL 2000 or 2005 platform; Oracle experience is a plus
• Web Development:  HTML, Javascript, ANSI SQL and MS ASP.Net pipeline knowledge or J2EE container lifecycle experience necessary
• An understanding of XML, XSLT and XML
• Good communication skills

The following are pluses

• Analysis Services / Business Intelligence / Reporting Services
• Enterprise Library 2.0
• Sharepoint
• MDX Queries
• Design Patterns a plus
• Source code control

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tax specialist

DESCRIPTION

This position is a critical component of an international tax team and is responsible for oversight of global inter-company transfer pricing methodologies, policies and procedures as well as for coordinating the defense for all transfer pricing issues in an IRS and non-US tax audits and tax appeals.  Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with members of Finance, Tax, Legal and Operations to monitor and enhance existing inter-company pricing arrangements.
• Assisting our external economists and tax counsel with all inter-company service, royalty, stock and license agreements.
• Coordinating and participating in the preparation of all transfer pricing studies and documentation.
• Assisting the Tax Director, International Tax Director and external tax counsel in the defense of multiple cross-border issues, including all transfer pricing and permanent establishment issues.
• Working with Finance to enhance inter-company reporting and forecasting.
• Continuously assessing and developing the company’s inter-company pricing methodologies and procedures to identify and implement enhancements. This task requires travel to our non-US locations (up to 15%).
• Effectively documenting and communicating the company’s inter-company pricing results for the quarterly tax provisions.  

QUALIFCATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years practical experience with transfer pricing issues and reporting
• CPA
• MS in Taxation, MS in Accounting or MBA preferred, but not required.
• Detailed knowledge of US, OECD and European transfer pricing standards and guidelines.
• Exposure to US and international tax issues. 
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with PeoplesSoft Finance, SAS or similar general ledger systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Ability to work with multiple teams within corporate Finance to resolve complex pricing issues.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Experience with a service company as well as with IRS examinations and appeals is preferred, but not required.

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sr auditor

DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate for this Senior Audit role based in the Plano area is certified with a background in public accounting doing financial audit on publicly-traded companies.  The position requires minimal, if any, travel and minimal overtime.  Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Performing the planning, execution and documentation of all types of internal audits of company activities.
• Participating as a controls consultant in company strategic initiatives or projects.
• Reviewing and evaluating the internal control systems and policies and procedures and assisting in implementing corrective actions.
• Assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with management and throughout the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other business related major
• CPA and/or CIA certification or actively pursuing certification
• Minimum of four years of  public accounting experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word with knowledge of Access, flowcharting and auditing software
• Detail oriented, highly organized and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

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