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Business Manager Skagit Publishing has an immediate opening for a Senior Accountant/Business Manager, working 8am to 5pm, Mon.-Fri., with overtime as needed. Responsibilities include: acting as the business advisor to the Publisher and each Director, providing them with financial management, accounting services, solutions and choices. Functions of the job will include advanced skill level in Excel and proficiency in Word. Provide and interpret relevant, valid, timely and useful financial information, direct the budgeting and capital budgeting process, must have the ability to identify and address issues. Complete annual budget and monthly variance reports. Prepare monthly financial statements including journal entries, statistics, reconciliations, and analysis. Preparation and review of state excise tax. Provide backup and assistance to smooth workload in business office. Minimum qualifications: BA in Accounting and 5 years progressive experience in accounting management. C.P.A. a plus. Please pick up an application & return with resume to: 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon or e-mail plain text to: dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com Skagit Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.
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Truck Driver Must have CDL Class A. Flatbed exp. preferred but will train right person. New pay pkg. with benefits + safety bonus. Call (360)588-9081
CDP/CDPT position open at Follman Agency. Part-time - Afternoon/evening hours. Submit resume at 910 S. Anacortes St, Burlington, WA.
Samish Indian Nation/ Now Hiring, Full-time + benefits Head Start Teacher Asst. Case Manager close date 9/23/10. Details & App. www.samishtribe. nsn.us click on "Employment". Submit Teri Horton, HR Director, thorton@ samishtribe.nsn.us or P.O. Box 217, Anacortes, WA 98221, 360-293-6404 fax 360-299-0790. Samish, Enrolled Indian and Head Start Parent Preference will be observed. Samish is an equal opportunity employer
DENTAL HYGIENIST Modern, high tech dental office in beautiful La Conner is looking for a progressive minded hygienist with exp. who is wiling to work 2 - 2 1/2 days per week. Would prefer some exp. with the endoscope, but willing to train the right person. For inquiries please call (360) 466-3188.
Evergreen Physical Therapy in Mount Vernon, WA is hiring a Physical Therapist. Position incl. 20-40 hours a week (you tell us), medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, retirement, continuing education. Wage depending on experience & education. If interested contact: Joshua Smith 360-428-6677 or email: joshua@ evergreenptmv.com
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