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.

This is an internal, full time position for and with Balance Staffing in San Jose.

Help lead some of Balance's most robust and modern staffing programs, including a Fortune 500. Lead a strong hiring program that is both successful and representative of your values.

Elevate this program with your strategic thinking and analysis. 

We partner with our client to ensure their needs are met, but also encourage forward thinking personnel and hiring strategies to better their team, as well as ours. 

What does a regular day look like as a Program Manager?

• Meet with client regularly to understand needs, expectations, and areas of improvement from us, the agency
• Communicate and liaise with Balance's internal recruiting team to ensure delivery is accounted for to maintain successful program
• Analyze hiring data and reports to better counsel and consult with client on needs, attrition, and other trends
• Manage HR-related general items as they arise
• Play key part in decision making as it pertains to the direction and trajectory of the program
• Facilitate meaningful initiatives regarding safety and well being of external employees
• Exude our values on a daily basis

And in return?

• Flexible/unlimited PTO
• Full medical, vision, dental benefits for you and family
• Professional growth and development reimbursement
• Additional/floating holiday to celebrate days not reflected on federal calendar (Diwali? PRIDE? Juneteenth?)
• Career growth 
• 401(k) planning and company match
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Sign on bonus
• Commission on top of base pay

Balance is a passionate, diverse, and successful staffing agency with roots in California and branches across the United States. We're successful because of our people.

You'll find that Balance has both the resources and enthusiasm to encourage progress and success, but it starts with our team. And every successful team starts with successful hires.

If you'd like to apply, please respond directly to this posting with your resume attached in PDF or Word format.

Looking forward to receiving your resume. Contact Chelsea for more information, and to have a confidential chat: chelsea.scahill@balancestaffing.com OR 209 922 1394.

We are hiring a New Product Development (NPD) Engineering Manager – Ordnance for our client in Hollister, CA.

The NPD Engineering Manager is a key leadership role. This person provides the leadership for the product team engineers involved in the design and development efforts on a variety of projects including the execution of program budgets, schedules, and resource allocations. Partners with the application engineer, to conceptualize, design, and develop new products. Participates in the resolution of engineering issues (design and/or program problems, design reviews, and failure analysis). Interfaces with customers through the Bid and Proposal (B&P) process, technical reviews, and customer meetings. Mentors cross-functional team of engineers and technical personnel in ordnance/pyrotechnics and the introduction / new product development (NPD) methodology. Will take direction from Director of New Product Development.

Responsibilities:

Design and development of new products utilizing APD process. Customer interface to support B&P, technical reviews, innovation, and relationships. Data package generation, prototype buildup, and verification/qualification of products. Assist in resolving issues with current production programs thru active participation in production team reviews, failure analysis, and technical meetings. Ability to analyze situations and breakdown into smaller functions. Create critical paths and delegate to appropriate staff. Drive execution and process discipline. Lead the development team to follow best engineering practices, company procedures, and processes. Ability to have the drive and initiative to see jobs through and be task-oriented. Conducts daily management and communicates performance results across the organization as required.

Qualifications:

·         BS in Engineering, MS in Engineering, or MBA would be a plus.

·         7+ years Engineering / Technical Program Management experience or related managerial experience desired.

·         Possesses and maintains strong analytical skills and the ability to direct and coordinate work activities of other engineering staff.

·         Extensive experience with GD&T, technical drawings, project schedules, budgets, and technical presentations.

·         Experience with new product development and failure investigations

·         SolidWorks would be a plus.

·         Understanding of engineering principles, methods, and techniques.

·         Knowledge of related products' architecture and competitive products.

·         Demonstrated engineering acumen

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Maintain the highest professional standards, preserve the team environment, and promote all stakeholders and the company goals.

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.

An Account Manager is the 'face' of Balance when working with clients. 

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

Become an Account Manager with Balance.

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 with local clients who need staffing services. 

As an Account Manager, you'll build relationships within 4-5 core accounts in the engineering space around Austin, Texas. You'll play an integral part of partnering in innovative, cutting-edge engineering companies while ultimately advising on hiring best practices, market data and knowledge, and positioning Balance as the ideal solution for them. 

Balance Staffing will offer you:

• Flexible/unlimited PTO
• The ability to farm/grow existing accounts as opposed to hunting for new business or logos
• Competitive base + commission structure with the expectation to earn around $2,000-$4,000 in commission a month 
• 5-step career growth opportunities (management included)
• 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 (we are primarily woman-led, which we see as a plus)
• Encouragement to take risks and speak up as a team member
• 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
• Understand the nuances of building professional relationships with customers and clients with tact
• Be skilled in capturing, sharing, and positioning data in an accurate way that also highlights value
• Have strong relationship building skills
• Prioritize relationship building and a consultative approach over the traditional 'sales' feel

This is a combination of WFH and in person work, dependent on state guidelines and business needs. 

Apply now with your resume! Contact Chelsea for more information chelsea.scahill@balancestaffing.com / 209 202 3058. Applications will not be reviewed without a resume in PDF or Word format. 

We are hiring a Commodity Business Manager for our client’s team in Gloucester, MA. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Develops, aligns and implements commodity strategies.

·         Negotiates and manages the maintenance of agreements with suppliers that provide the structure for all business relationships between Applied Materials and the supply base.

·         Engages with the PLC process to ensure alignment with the commodity strategies.

·         Directs new supplier introduction and/or disengagement requirements to/from the Applied Materials supply base.

·         Drives resolution to systemic supply chain issues affecting quality, cost, delivery or lead-time, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain.

·         Develops and presents high level cost reduction opportunities.

Functional Knowledge

·         Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field Business Expertise

·         Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services

Leadership

·         May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity Problem Solving

·         Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions

Impact

·         Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies

Interpersonal Skills

·         Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view

Qualifications

Education:

Associate's Degree

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

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.

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

Balance Staffing is hiring an Information Security Engineer (Cloud Security) IV for our client’s team in Austin, TX.

·        Develop, implement, and maintain security assessment processes & tools to review the security controls in on premise and cloud-based applications

·        Conduct security assessment on internal applications/infrastructure and deliver reports detailing assessment observations and associated recommendations for information security program development to help the client meet security and compliance standards.

·        Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements

·        Develop, implement, and maintain security assessment processes & tools to review the security controls in on premise and cloud-based applications

·        Conduct security assessment on internal applications/infrastructure and deliver reports detailing assessment observations and associated recommendations for information security program development to help the client meet security and compliance standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        BA/BS in Information Technology or related field from an accredited university

·        Minimum of 6-9 years of experience in a combination of information security, risk management, security review, and incident response

·        Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001,ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework

·        Experience in using standard Security Assessment and Penetration Testing tools.

·        Knowledge on application security, EDR, email security, Identity management, networks, firewalls and multiple operating systems

·        Demonstrated experience in supporting information security in global company

Preferred Certifications:

·        Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)AWS or Microsoft Azure Cloud Security Certifications GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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.

Are you a Labor Professional who is seeking to secure a position with full benefits, upward mobility, and within a company with great culture? Look no further!

Balance Staffing is hiring a Laborer for a client in Phoenix, AZ!

DAY, EVENING, and OVERNIGHT shifts available!

$15.50/hr. with a $1,500 bonus after 90 days!

As a Laborer, you are the heart of production. You will be responsible for ensuring that raw materials are processed effectively and timely.

What your day to day may look like:

• Lifting 50lb buckets and releasing the contents into a processing vat
• Packaging powder in the dryer rooms.
• Cleaning the outside of tanks and equipment.
• Handling cleaning chemicals in accordance with the SDS and using proper PPE at all times.
• Training to operate specific pieces of equipment and, once signed off, operating them
  independently.

What you will need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent ​
• Experience in food or drug manufacturing environment preferred
• Being on time and maintaining excellent attendance are a MUST.

Job Type: Full-time

Now hiring for our IT Help Desk in El Paso, 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.

This position pays $18 an hour and will involve 8am - 5pm hours, Monday - Friday. We will need in-person support at a Balance office anywhere from 1-3 times a week. That can change depending on the needs of the business and we ask for flexibility considering the pandemic. 

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.

Positions: Class A Drivers

Location: Gilroy, CA (local routes)

Pay: $22.50

Shifts: Start time 12am-3am 2days off/ 3pm-630pm 2days off

POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for delivering products to customers. Loads and unloads the truck in a safe and timely manner according to the client’s procedures. Minimizes delays and reports problems. Picks up supplies and back-hauls from vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Performs pre and post trip inspections of vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. 

Reviews paperwork for completeness and accuracy. 

Checks orders for correct number of boxes, correct addresses, and support documentation.

Completes time cards, enters trip data into on-board computer and completes paper logs if necessary.

 Complies with FMCSA regulations.

Delivers and unloads products utilizing equipment including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars and other devices which assist delivery. Verifies piece count, leaves the appropriate paperwork and secures the required signatures and store stamps (when applicable) on delivery documents.

Operates vehicle safely within company’s guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations and complaints from the public.

Reports any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department.

Keeps vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure. Reports any defects promptly using DCVR form.

Picks up supplies and back hauls from vendors. 

Completes related paperwork.

Addresses and resolves customer problems as appropriate.

Attends mandatory drivers meetings, training or administrative sessions as required.

Maintains the Company’s professional reputation to customers, the public and company employees. 

Projects professional image by dressing in company provided clothing.

Assumes other related duties as required or assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

Customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to customer orders.Professional communication exists with customers and vendors.Driving and loading functions are performed according to Company standards and safety regulations.Delivery schedules are precisely met. Delays are minimized.Vehicles are clean and well maintained.Good communication and coordination exist with area staff, related departments, customers, and vendors. Management is well informed.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License, Class A.

Ability to pass a written exam and road test.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and mandates.

Understanding of companies safety standards

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prefer minimum of one year verified experience operating a tractor trailer.

Must be 21 years of age.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good math skills

Solid understanding of receiving and shipping functions

Good time management skills

Strong computer skill