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230 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10169
Phone: (212) 557-5777
Fax: (212) 557-7999
Other branches in the area:
Yes, we have an office located at:
61 Broadway
New York, NY 10006
Affiliated Agencies:
We are owned by Select Appointments, which operates
Human Resources International, Stone Legal Resources and New Boston Staffing.
World Wide Web Page:
http://www.accountpros.com
Email address:
lbould@accountpros.com
Five currently most demanded jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant/Bookkeeper | Years | ||
| Clerical | Months | ||
The following information has been provided by the agency staff:
The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
They first meet with a recruiter to register. They are then called when an appropritate job comes in.
Waiting times:
Depends on situation
How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to
send out:
We test on various computer programs, reference checks, one on one meetings.
Standby policy:
We do not have standby.
Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank: Y
Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation: Y
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:
Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
Our temps have a continual relationship with the recruiter they meet with. When a candidate begins an assignment they receive a package that informs them of their rights and respo
Distinctive aspects of the agency:
We are a smaller agency that depends on personal relationships between the client and sales people, as well as the recruiter and temp. We are not a volume oriented business.
Role of the temp agency:
It offers a great opportunity for people to "try out" various positions and industries. Temping is generally more flexible and not as demanding as a full time permanent position.
The five most important characteristics for a temp:
A sense of responsibility, maturity, professionalism, reliability and intelligence.
Advice for prospective temps:
Don't count out any options in your search for work.
Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
Most of our business is on a temp to hire basis, resulting in permenent work.
Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms:
(b) in other firms:
Other comments:
Our firm specializes in placing accounting and finance professionals. We also place clerical and administrative workers.
This entry was submitted on:
Fri May 12
Entry was modified on:
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