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Vice President, Corporate Accounting
About the Company
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd.
(Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future.
Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks.
We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid.
Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.
Vantage has approximately 320 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda.
Preferred Location: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut
Role:
The Vice President (“VP”) of Corporate Accounting will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer/Group Controller and oversee all accounting activities for the Company’s Corporate segment (non-technical accounts).
Additionally, the VP directs the corporate segment’s internal and external reporting responsibilities, including GAAP and STAT, and design and execution of the control framework, and tactical process improvement initiatives.
The base salary expectation for this role is between $175,000 and $190,000.
Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher commensurate with candidate experience and expectations.
Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Actively participate in the monthly close process, including:
Prepare and/or review detailed monthly and quarterly journal entries, including but not limited to; cash, investments, accruals, equity accounts, fixed and intangible assets, stock-based compensation.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations.
Oversee financial statement consolidation process.
Variance analysis
Oversee ERP (G/L, cash management, fixed assets & A/P) maintenance and the automation of reports and disclosures.
Prepare and maintain the appropriate level of workpapers and process & control documentation.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes, including:
Consolidated US GAAP financial statements
Stand-alone US GAAP financial statements
Regulatory financial statements (US & Bermuda Statutory)
Maintain internal controls over financial reporting (SOX and MAR)
Liaise with external audit team.
Support special project work which may require critical and abstract thinking, as well as knowledge of insurance accounting, data, and IT Systems
Ensure team meets all deadlines and deliverable in a timely and accurate manner.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Bachelor’s degree in accounting
* 5+ years accounting experience
* CPA designation
* Public accounting/”Big 4” exp...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: 182500
Posted: 2024-03-20 07:14:45
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CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on improving lives one person at a time.
The Company operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical.
CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, improving the vision of millions of people every day.
CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s health company dedicated to assisting women, babies and families at the healthcare moments that matter most.
Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 15,000 with products sold in over 130 countries.
For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.
Scope:
The Summer Intern program provides college students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects that contribute to overall business objectives. In addition to the assigned projects, Interns are given the opportunity to participate in activities that encourage networking with peers, managers, and employees.
Job Summary:
The Internal Audit Intern will be tasked with, but not limited to, supporting the Internal Audit team in the performance of SOX evaluations, financial and operational audits, and compliance reviews throughout the Company’s global locations.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities:
* Participate in SOX audits, including documentation of processes walkthroughs, execution of audit tests, evaluation of control effectiveness and compliance, identification of deficiencies, and development of appropriate recommendations.
* Participate in financial and operational audits, including execution of audit tests, identification of issues, and development of appropriate recommendations.
* Execute audits in accordance with professional standards and assist in the composition of formal audit reports.
* Communicate effectively with management, co-source partner and the various operations on project status and the progress of work completed.
* Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
Internal Audit is committed to developing and mentoring new interns so they will develop the skills necessary to execute and deliver high quality assessments.
They will also strengthen communication skills through discussions with team members, management, and other key members within the Cooper Company’s structure.
Travel:
* Occasionally, dependent on assignment (approximately 5% - 10%).
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate and work closely with people at all levels of the organization.
* Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently and meet deadlines.
* Intermediate Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
Work Environment:
* Hybrid working environment; a mix of office and remote working
Experience:
* Prior Internship exp...
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Type: Contract Location: Victor, US-NY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-19 07:15:57
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Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.
Job Requisition #:
026925 CPQ Business Partner (Open)
Job Description:
We are looking for a CPQ Business Partner to be responsible for managing the CPQ tool used by Sales and Pricing. Within this role, you will work on ensuring that the CPQ tool is displaying accurate information to support Sales and Pricing in their deal management activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Launch new Business Units on to the CPQ
* Migrate existing offline pricing adjustment processes to CPQ
* Analyze Product Segmentation and recommend changes
* Analyze CPQ usage and engage with stakeholders on increasing adoption
* Gather feedback and create new user stories on Jira
* Work with developers on testing and releasing enhancements
* Support Sales & Pricing team via (ad-hoc) trainings
* Provide support to Pricing team for small bids as needed
* Ensure Commercial Product Data is maintained within the CPQ for the Sales team
* Engage with Factory Operations to ensure that configuration in CPQ remain accurate
* Work with Finance to check that costing is accurate within CPQ, this includes periodic checks of CPQ vs P&L
Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Business, Data Science, Analytics or similar) with 5+ years of experience.
Knowledge and Skills
* Structured, process driven, and organized & an ability to bring this over to others
* Accurate and detailed-oriented
* Hands-on and proactive mindset
* Ability to execute meticulously while being able to communicate on a holistic level
* Experience with managing a CPQ tool is required
* Experience with Agile / SCRUM would is preferred
* Experience with costing would be considered an advantage
* Strong English communication skills, both in speaking and writing
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EEO Statement:
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.
Greif, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer.
We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
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Type: Permanent Location: Smyrna, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 10:16:10
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Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
As part of the central bank of the United States, the Boston Fed works to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation.
We contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts.
This job is eligible for a hybrid schedule with some on-site work expected.
Job Summary:
This position is part of the Bank's Internship/ Co-op Program which is offered to students who are currently enrolled in graduate and undergraduate studies.
This Program identifies talented and qualified candidates who could potentially fill professional job openings in the Bank.
This position is responsible for assisting in the performance of audits and other projects.
Job Responsibilities:
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Assist in the evaluation of governance and risks and the determination of the effectiveness of controls regarding the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, safeguarding of assets and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
2.
Assist in the execution of the approved System and local audit program in accordance with established policies and standards under direct supervision.
3.
Prepare clear and concise work papers that document the audit tests performed and the conclusions drawn.
4.
Review, verify and analyze transactions, records, reports and procedures for accuracy and effectiveness.
5.
Identify and assess the impact of audit exceptions, make appropriate recommendations and present clear and convincing explanations of the issues with audit management and operating personnel.
6.
Assist in appraising the adequacy of corrective action taken to address reported audit exceptions as necessary.
7.
Obtain and maintain a general knowledge base and an awareness of activities in less-complex areas of assigned liaison coverage, review and analyze pertinent data, and assess the impact of changes.
8.
Develop/maintain audit programs and risk assessments for assigned areas of liaison coverage.
9.
Provide audit coverage to less-complex system development efforts and other projects.
The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and le...
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Type: Permanent Location: Boston, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 09:52:05
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Accounting Intern
AJM Packaging Corporation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Position Overview –
AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking an Accounting Intern at our Corporate Office in Bloomfield Hills, MI!
Responsibilities
* Record, reconcile, track, compile and report company fixed assets
* Assisting with the timely and accurate capitalization, transfer, maintenance and retirement of fixed assets as well as the calculation of appropriate depreciation of those assets for both financial and tax purposes
* Learn about the day-to-day accounting procedures within the company, and gain practical experience in the areas of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and reporting
* Examine a variety of financial statements and transactions for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with accounting standards
* Complete work paper / general filing, file clean up data entry and document storage on behalf of the department
* Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.
Qualifications
* Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited University
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
* Basic knowledge of general accounting principles
About Us –
AJM was founded as a manufacturer of paper and plastic products in 1957 by three (3) Detroit area brothers who eleven (11) years earlier began selling retail packaging, cleaning and office supplies and equipment and consumer disposables out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market.
Over many years, we gradually evolved from our broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.
We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for nearly 65 years now. It’s a simple formula, no doubt, but you can’t argue with success.
Today we’re the nation’s leading manufacturer of private label paper plates, cups and bowls, lunch bags and lawn and leaf bags.
Career Development –
At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for un...
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Type: Permanent Location: Bloomfield Hills, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 08:00:31
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The Barber National Institute is looking for a full time Associate Program Accountant.
This position requires the candidate to have knowledge of financial and cost accounting, the ability to gain further experience and knowledge of them, the ability to learn required software systems, the judgment and analysis skills to derive and interpret data and make decisions.
Responsibilities:
* Work with Service Line Directors to prepare and document the operating and capital budgets on an annual basis.
* Review monthly operations, complete variance analysis and document reasons for variances to budget with the Service Line Directors/Program Managers.
* Support the preparation of cost reports as needed by payers, prepare various reporting to Erie/Philadelphia/Allegheny Counties.
* Meet monthly with the Service Line Directors to review results of operations as the business liaison for the Service Line.
* Complete specific account reconciliations as assigned and oversee the account reconciliation work of Accounting Associates.
* Develop and produce timely and accurate reports/financial statements as required/requested by the funding sources and Center Management.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or in a related field with three years experience
* Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles and practices
* Experience with Microsoft Office required
* Valid driver’s license and good driving record
* Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
* FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements
Perks with a Purpose
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.
Healthcare
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Free Delta Dental Coverage
• Free Davis Vision Coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Financial Well-being
• 401K and 403B Retirement Savings options
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts
Life & Family Support
• Free Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• LifeSolutions Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus
*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services
Who is Barber National Institute?
The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or behavioral health challenges and their families.
Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential, and behavioral health programs.
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Type: Permanent Location: Erie, US-PA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 07:59:06
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Position Summary:
Under minimal direction from a manager, the Representative, Credit & Collections is responsible for monitoring assigned customer accounts for delinquency, processing past due notices and addressing delinquency with clients, reconciling customer disputes for outstanding balances and maintaining collection activity metrics. The Representative relies upon their research, account interactions and judgement to negotiate payment arrangements that are satisfactory to the company and/or to recommend the account be turned over to outside collections vendor.
Primary Accountabilities:
Analytical (50%)
* Analyze delinquent balances; complete account analysis looking at the customers full book of business with Inmar to determine next steps
* Contact customers regarding their delinquent invoices and determine whether a payment arrangement is needed and in the best interest of Inmar
* Use research, interactions with customer and judgement to recommend accounts for suspension of services and/or outside collections; ensure collection activities are properly documented and reviewed with Credit and Collections Manager
* Track and calculate customers payment trends for customers who are routinely delinquent; flag those accounts for escalation
* Verify validity of account disputes by obtaining and analyzing data from sales, service departments, and customers; reconcile customer statements and work as necessary to resolve the dispute
* Recommend clients for outside collections based on account analysis and risk considerations
Operational (40%)
* Work with internal Client and Billing Teams to troubleshoot issues that impact customers’ ability to initiate payments
* Understand customers’ payment policies and how they differ from contractual terms; document and work with manager to determine the best way to handle
* Provide invoice and statement copies as requested; work with the Billing Team to revise invoices as necessary
* Answer incoming collection calls, emails, including emails in Collections shared Inbox
* Recommend customers pay via ACH versus check to initiate faster payment
* Escalate collections issues per department guidelines as necessary
Administrative (10%)
* Maintain customer contact information as needed
* Communicate customer requests regarding future invoices to the Billing and Client Teams
* Maintain collection activity metrics
Required Qualification:
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field
* 3 or more years of related work experience in a ollections/Accounts Receivable specific role; or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to complete the essential functions/job responsibilities of the position
* An understanding of billing, collections and receivable procedures
* Good communication skills; ability to explain detailed financial information to customers
* P...
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Type: Permanent Location: Winston Salem, US-NC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-15 07:48:32
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The new position as Manager Global Indirect Tax is part of Fresenius Medical Care's Center of Excellence, Global Tax.
The manager reports directly to the Head of Global Indirect Tax.
The role includes local responsibility with global interfaces and the following tasks:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for preparing all indirect tax returns for all domestic FME companies
* Comprehensive support and advice on all VAT-related topics such as advance return, VAT declaration in Germany as well as legally permissible in other EU countries, application for VAT ID numbers and registration
* Communication with the responsible tax and customs authorities regarding indirect taxes and participation in tax audits in Germany and abroad
* Proactive analysis of planned changes in legislation as well as changes in business processes about the impact on indirect taxes
* Fulfillment of all energy tax and electricity tax declarations and returns
* Implementation of standard processes to ensure correct tax determination in our ERP systems for Germany and globally
* Compliance with all relevant processes of the Tax Compliance Management System incl.
training as well as support of the Tax Compliance Officer in the continuous adaptation of the processes
* Actively shaping the digital transformation of the tax function in alignment with the Global Tax Automation Strategy - Responsible implementation and maintenance of "Tax Tools”
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Successfully completed studies as tax clerk, tax specialist, accountant or any comparable training
* You already have expert knowledge and experience with a focus on VAT / indirect taxes and equally experience in dealing with SAP / ERP systems and processing large amounts of data in Excel
* You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the field of indirect taxes, ideally also in a local tax department of a corporate group in the field of sales tax / indirect taxes
* Analytical thinking and understanding of complex interrelationships as well as solution-oriented work are part of your qualifications, as well as independent and structured working methods and team and communication skills.
* Interdisciplinary way of working
* English fluent in spoken and written, other foreign languages are an advantage
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Type: Permanent Location: Bad Homburg, DE-HE
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-14 07:11:33
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As the Indirect Tax Associate Analyst, you will primarily assist with Best Buy’s business license and sales/use tax registration compliance for all Best Buy companies and subsidiaries.
In this role you’ll support obtaining new business licenses and registrations as well as renewals for new store openings, initiatives, and product offerings.
You will gain a holistic view of a best-in-class, Fortune 100 Indirect Tax practice by supporting the business license and sales/use tax registration lifecycle and ensuring Best Buy is properly licensed and registered in all our locations to fully operate our business.
Professional traits of a successful Associate Analyst, Indirect Tax include being a team player, self-motivated, investigative, able to multi-task, focused on improving processes, able to grasp new concepts quickly, and is comfortable dealing with both internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment.
This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days at a Best Buy location and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location.
The specific work arrangements vary by role and team.
The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.
What you’ll do
* Obtain new sales/use tax registrations and renewals and close existing registrations as needed
* Ensure stores have appropriate licenses, permits and registrations
* Prepare compliance documentation and correspondence, including timely respond to jurisdictional notices
* Communicate with state and local licensing/permitting/registration authorities, and coordinate with store employees
* Work cross-functionally with internal business groups such as finance, legal, real estate, supply chain, services and treasury
* Update business license management software for changes to workflow, locations, licenses, etc.
* Process license and renewal forms received from jurisdictions
* Store and archive licenses, supporting documentation, and renewal forms
* Perform business license account reconciliations as needed, including managing business license email inbox
Basic qualifications
* High level of ethics, integrity, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
* Strong customer service orientation
* Working experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
* Strong interpersonal skills and communication competency
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage tasks
* Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Preferred qualifications
* Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or related field
* In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
* Proficiency using Oracle and business license software such as LicenseHQ
* Experience in business licensing within a retail organization
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Type: Permanent Location: Richfield, US-MN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-13 07:15:36
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Consultant - Financial Reporting
Job Description
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.
Neither are we.
Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.
Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.
In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.
It starts with YOU.
Currently, we are seeking a Consultant – Financial Accounting and Reporting to be part of our North American Global Business Services team.
In this role, you will:
* Responsibilities of this role will include leading process improvements, automation, and other enhancements across the entire RTR team, to transform the way we work.
* Deliver timely and accurate U.S.
GAAP general ledger data and ensure financial and regulatory compliance for North America.
* Provide guidance and training to teammates focused on complex accounting processes that include derivatives, benefits, compensation, and many other complex tasks.
Help team members and coach/train them to optimize performance.
* Act as a source of expertise for accounting processes, Corporate Financial Instructions (CFIs) and U.S.
GAAP matters while monitoring correct application within the local team and other teams within the region.
* Provide expertise and leadership to execute various accounting initiatives including, but not limited to, system implementations, CFI change request, and U.S.
GAAP changes.
* Provide a source of internal control expertise to this and other accounting organizations and processes within Global Business Services, and drive a strong internal control culture within the organization.
* Develop, articulate and implement clear strategies to improve general ledger accounting processes to achieve a tangible level of efficiency gain year over year, enabling expansion of services and reduction of K-C costs by bringing more work into Global Business Services.
* Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Key customers include the Corporate Controller’s Office, Corporate tax, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate Treasury.
About Us
Huggies®.
Kleenex®.
Cottonelle®.
Scott®.
Kotex®.
Poise®.
Depend®.
Kimberly-Clark Professional®.
You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world.
In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day.
We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact.
We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity.
It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose...
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Type: Permanent Location: Knoxville, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-03-09 07:19:51