Receptionist

Pay: $16.00 to $18.00/hour 

Location: Santa Maria CA

 Our client is a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry and is in search of a Receptionist to support our team in Santa Maria, CA. For nearly 30 years, our client has been a trailblazer in all aspects of produce food safety, offering the most extensive range of microbiological and pesticide testing services available to agricultural and other food industries, domestically and abroad. They offer dynamic solutions from laboratory testing, field sampling, and supply chain management throughout the produce world. 

About the Position: Immediate opening.Training is provided. 

Clean DMV record required (DMV record must be submitted when assignment starts). 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or higher and/or additional certification in Office Management a plus 

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar role

 • Professional attitude and appearance 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Touch Typist 35 WPM + 

• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines, computers and printers) 

• Pleasant, consistent positive personality 

• Solid written and verbal communication skills 

• Works well in a fast paced environment 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks 

• Customer service oriented 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required 

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: **

•Greet, welcome, maintain visitor logbook/badges, direct and announce guests to appropriate staff upon arrival 

• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls with professional friendly phone etiquette 

• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary supplies stocked and properly stored (e.g. pens, business cards and visitor badges) 

• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email with exceptional customer service skills 

• Mail distribution, filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing 

• Assist with Dispatch Department duties; Micro Schedule reviews, process service requests and missing sample follow-ups • Coordinate shipments to other Company locations 

• Supplies shipments 

• Update calendars and schedule meetings

• Arrange travel, accommodations, and prepare voucher

Do you want to be part of a successful organization that prioritizes values and purpose over profit?

Build and nurture strong relationships. Support clients and essential businesses. 

Become an Account Manager with Balance today. ​

Our agency is growing. We supply staffing solutions to essential businesses across the United States and as an Account Manager, you will build quality, meaningful relationships for us: an agency that values you.

While we are firm believers that there is no such thing as an average day in staffing, you will play an active part in helping build the relationships that keep our Tempe branch busy. Whether it means building relationships with a Plant Supervisor, Operations Manager, or anything in between, you'll be confident in your ability to build quality, professional relationships with a variety of clients we work with.

You'll build relationships with around 5-10 warm accounts in the light industrial and general labor spaces with the objective to grow these accounts through quality relationships. You'll also have the ability to identify other business development opportunities.

Balance Staffing will offer you:

• A values-based approach to our industry and commitment to the community, including corporate donations on a regular basis
• Office perks including snacks, quarterly team trips/activities (all once safe to do so!)
• Flexible PTO
• Floating holiday to celebrate a cultural event that isn't reflected on federal calendars (Diwali, PRIDE, Juneteenth, etc)
• Support from leadership and an environment that both celebrates and embraces diversity
• Encouragement to take risks and speak up as a team member
• Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure
• President's Club Trips (higher amount for international travel, once safe to do so of course) and eligibility for other incentives

The ideal candidate will:

• Have the passion and core values that are inherent of our team culture
• Be passionate about helping people and building relationships
• Promote and foster strong, meaningful business and professional relationships and possess relative experience (1-2+ years)
• Have the flexibility to work hours that are outside the 9-5 (this is a must)

We'd love to share more about the role, team, and plans ahead. Apply now with your resume to start the conversation.

Job Type: Full-time

Now hiring for our IT Help Desk in Austin, TX!

Do you enjoy helping people in distress? Does working with toner or a printer in general NOT intimidate you?

Support multiple branches both in office, and from the comfort of your home (WFH hybrid). Work closely with Tyler, our AWESOME IT Analyst, and be the go-to for our less technologically inclined team members across the Texas team and beyond.

We are seeking someone to assist the IT team of two. Bring your passion for technology to a company that's been around since '97.

We're a group of passionate, people-centric staffing professionals that need someone who can help us with anything from resetting our passwords to diagnosing network problems. You're guaranteed to keep busy, and sometimes come to tears...of laughter.

As an IT Help Desk specialist, you will:

• Provide level 1-2 help desk support for offices in Texas (and beyond, if needed)

• Identify, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues related to desktop computer hardware, software, and related equipment installation and configuration

• Grant access, change, and re-set passwords

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of hardware and software

• Set up new users, accounts, workstations and management security, passwords and backup

• Serve as the initial point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software PC and printer problems

• Other ad-hoc IT duties as needed

As a fulltime employee, we can offer you:

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for you and your family
• 401k planning and company match
• Gym reimbursement, internet reimbursement
• Quarterly and yearly reviews so you know exactly what you have to do to get your next promotion
• Extra holidays during the year (celebrate Juneteenth, Diwali, or anything else that might be culturally significant to you)
• Reimbursement for professional training and certification

To be considered, we'd love it if you had:

• 1-2+ years experience as an IT Help Desk Specialist for a medium sized company (100-200 internal employees)
• Patience: plain and simple
• An ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Passion for IT and continuous commitment to growth and professional development
• Relational in nature; enjoy building friendships at work or school

If this sounds like something that could be interesting to you, apply now! 

Someone will be in touch within 3 working business days maximum.

Don't forget to attach a resume in Word or PDF format. 

We think we're a great place to work, but don't take our word for it. Check out our Glassdoor to learn why we have an almost perfect score (as rated by our employees -- anonymously)!

IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES APPLYING ON OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL CHELSEA SCAHILL AT CHELSEA.SCAHILL@BALANCESTAFFING.COM WITH YOUR RESUME IN WORD OR PDF FORMAT. YOU CAN ALSO CONTACT CHELSEA ON 209 922 1394 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

Are you a dedicated and positive sanitation professional? Do you want to work on a small, and close-knit team for a dynamic company with a mission to make a difference? Look no further!

Balance Staffing is searching for a Sanitation Specialist to join the ranks at one of our clients in Central Phoenix. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Completing comprehensive and general cleaning duties to ensure facility equipment is cleaned and sanitized in the assigned department.​
• Following and maintaining all sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines
• Verifying and documenting sanitation requirements and other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must understand and abide by company safety, quality, and GMP requirements​• Must be detail oriented
• Standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting up to 50lbs, carrying, pulling, reaching, squatting and twisting on a regular basis
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments
• Past work experience in food production or similar environment helpful but not required
• Clean appearance and hygiene. 
• Ability to work on/with/near, heavy machinery

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

Shift: PM Shift  Type: Temp to hire

Job Summary: The Maintenance Mechanic A is an entry-level helper position responsible for basic maintenance tasks pertaining to the upkeep of all of the equipment in the plant as well as outside the plant. This also includes the PM of all plant equipment and work orders/repairs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works under direct supervision, able to perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs under the supervisions of senior level mechanics.
• Change motors and replace bearings
• Replace belts
• Change tubes
• Oil and grease equipment
• Clean water treatment pit including changing filters and maintaining pumps
• Replace cutter blades
• Assist senior mechanics when needed
• Perform preventative maintenance in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain necessary equipment records and work orders
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to understand and carry out routine written and oral instructions
• Ability to interact with others in a professional and efficient manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic system schematics
• Ability to properly use normal and special tools of the trade
• Ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk and reach above shoulder
• Ability to exert 50-75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing environment
• Degree from trade/vocational school preferred
• 1+ years of experience working with industrial food equipment
• Must pass drug screening, pre-employment physical, and background check

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager

The Senior Accountant will play an important role in maintaining financial accounting processes and systems. Because this role will have the opportunity to work with different business groups internally and externally, this position must exhibit strong professionalism and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions for multiple entities, including bill payments and bank accounts monitoring

• Manage month-end close and consolidation process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, monthly accruals and account reconciliations

• Prepare month-end financial reports

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual local tax filing

• Prepare documents to support annual tax preparation process.

• Oversee relationships with third party service provider

• Manage credit card program, including set up users, issue and cancel cards, and user support

• Partner with managers to develop budgets, forecasts, and track expenditures throughout the year

• Maintain administrative functions of the bill payment and accounting application, such as dimensions, reporting trees, and report layouts.

• Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as needed

• Identify opportunities for process and procedure improvements.

• Participate in cross-training on a variety of tasks and areas of responsibility.

• Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment. 

• Concurrently perform multiple assignments and self-manage schedule to determine workflow timing and duration.

• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Monthly closing process experience

• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation

• Detail oriented, organized, and analytical in approach to tasks.

• Ability to communicate with internal colleagues and external service provider in a professional manner with limited supervision.

• Ability to effectively respond to requests or questions from managers and colleagues in both written and oral form.

• High degree of flexibility and customer service attitude.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

• An understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook

**P**referred

• Experience using Sage Intacct Accounting ERP

• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment.

Education/experience/certifications

• Bachelors degree (B.A or B.S.) in accounting from an accredited institution and five years relevant accounting experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CPA or CPA candidate

NOW HIRING INTERNALLY AT BALANCE STAFFING

Balance is hiring an Administrator to be on-site at our Merced branch 

Proud to be part of a team that was nominated for:

2021 - Largest Staffing Firms in the US (by revenue)

2021 - Clearly Rated Best of Staffing for Client Satisfaction

2020 - Largest Staffing Firms in the US (by revenue)

We maintain a rating of 4.0 stars on Glassdoor.

THE ROLE

In this administrator role, you will be responsible for addressing and routing walk-ins-in, incoming calls or emails from our candidates, contingent employees, and clients. You'll need to be able to help with general questions or concerns with an emphasis on maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Pay is $16ph. 

BENEFITS

We offer Benefits including medical, vision, and dental benefits.

The ideal candidate will use your experience in this role to fully understand the recruiting process and use this as a step toward advancement to the next level.

Primary duties will involve:

• Provide high quality customer service 

• Answering incoming calls and emails in a timely manner 

• Maintaining system integrity with accurate data entry document control 

• Serve visitors by greeting and directing in a courteous and professional manner

• Update database by inputting information from a call/email while also informing colleagues, if needed

• Deliver excellent customer service to all individuals 

Ideal experience will include:

• Minimum of 1 years experience in customer service 
• Must be able to be empathetic and maintain composure in tough situation 
• Ability to type 45-55 WPM 
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Phone etiquette

This role will involve working on site in Merced, CA.

Apply now or contact Miranda for more information: miranda.contreras@balancestaffing.com / 512-337-2890

Balance Staffing is seeking Entry Level and Season Personnel to join a growing high technology organization located in Fremont, CA.

As a Production Associate, you will be trained on how to help build the most exciting, environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you! No prior manufacturing experience is required.

Job Duties:

• Perform complex assembly work utilizing power hand tools.

• Tasks require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery. 

• Complete standard work process and follow trained procedures.

• Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision. 

• Follow safety guidelines & procedures. 

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area. 

• Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities. 

• Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams. 

Essential Physical Demands:

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to: 

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs. Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach. Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time. 

• Frequently and repetitively, climb a 10” step and back down. 

• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing. 

• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials. 

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines. Requirements

Requirements:

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent  

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal. 

• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including weekends as needed.

• Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must. 

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment. 

• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills & adapt to new work environments. 

• All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check, drug testing and physical screening.

Balance Staffing is hiring a Accounting Manager for our client in Austin, TX.

Do you love advising small businesses on all things accounting because you have your own entrepreneurial spirit?

Are you excited about becoming a senior-level leader of a next-generation accounting and tax firm that is backed with significant capital for growth?

Would you like to join a firm on the ground level and help build it into a thriving growth company?

Then this may be the opportunity for you!

We are a rapidly growing accounting and tax firm that exclusively serves small-to-mid sized business clients via three offices across the country. With significant capital raised for growth, and a strong industry reputation, we have shifted into our next phase of expansion and will be opening a new office in Austin, Texas.

We are actively recruiting a talented leader to join the team as the Accounting Manager. This individual will play a pivotal role in building this office from the ground level into a firm that consistently exceeds a double-digit growth rate and actively advances the mission of helping local businesses flourish.

As an Accounting Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a start-up, highly growth oriented small business accounting firm. Your main responsibilities will be to hire, train, and develop a top-level team of Accountants to build and grow long-lasting relationships and to provide outstanding professional services to our small business clientele. You will take the lead in key personnel decisions, including hiring and cultivating talent. You will maximize our unique way of servicing clients by managing these team members and keeping workflow running smoothly throughout the year and ensuring delivery of timely quality services and deliverables, which include monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, sales tax, payroll services and advisory for small business owners. You will be part of a high energy, highly collaborative entrepreneurial environment, where your desire to build something special and to grow a firm is just as important as your technical ability!

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in an accounting firm working with small business clients, including having a significant amount of client facing interactions

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience in managing small to mid-sized teams

• CPA designation required

• Excellent people-management and communication skills, with experience in hiring, training, motivating, and developing staff

• Collaborative, can-do attitude with a passion for building more efficient processes and teams

• General knowledge of sales taxes and filings required

• Must be experienced with QuickBooks and MS Office. Especially helpful (but not required) is familiarity with Thomson Reuters’ suite of production and practice management software.

• Proven success with managing and performing well within a new environment with unknowns

• Desire to be part of an exciting new venture of building a firm

• Desire to learn and grow your professional skills

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Would you like to join a firm on the ground level with excellent room for growth?

Do you want to help build it into a thriving growth company?

Then this may be the opportunity for you!

OVERVIEW: We are a rapidly growing accounting and tax firm that exclusively serves small-to-mid sized business clients via three offices across the country. With a strong industry reputation, we have shifted into our next phase of expansion and will be opening a new office in Phoenix, Arizona. 

We are actively recruiting a talented Onboarding Specialist to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in helping our Accountants obtain documents and information they need from new clients. This is a team that likes what they do and those they are doing it with. We are team players and value consistent, transparent communication. Every team member is critical and can have a meaningful impact on client success and the firm’s success. The firm is committed to ensuring each team member can thrive by helping to develop their professional skills and providing some of the best continuing education offered. We are proactive problem solvers who create long-term solutions. We have rock-solid systems in place for providing client service that allow for scheduling flexibility and balance (no "fire drills"). We do everything we can to perpetually grow trust from fellow employees as well as clients. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO: As an Onboarding Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a start-up, highly growth oriented small business accounting and tax firm. Your main responsibilities will be to work with Accountants, obtaining documents and other sensitive information from new clients. You will be part of a high energy, highly collaborative entrepreneurial environment, where your desire to build something special and to grow a firm is just as important as your technical ability! 

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience working with clients in a professional services or hospitality environment

• Experience handling and maintaining confidential financial or legal information

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Collaborative attitude with exceptional customer service skills

• Passion for helping small business owners solve problems

• Must be experienced with MS Office

• Desire to learn and grow your professional skills

WHAT YOU’LL GET: The firm will reward your talents with an attractive salary plus bonus. Excellent opportunities to continue your education and be promoted within the firm. You will also receive a competitive benefits package that includes Simple IRA, paid holidays & vacation. This position will be hybrid (approximately 50% in-office, 50% remote) with benefits such as flexible scheduling, and paid continuing education. If you have the skills and energy we need, we encourage you to send your resume.