Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and implement effective applications, interfaces, and reports. Research new technologies and packaged enterprise-level applications that will be used by employees. Apply technical knowledge to troubleshoot and improve existing applications. Provide support to employees who use a wide variety of packaged and custom-built internal applications. Will use established procedures and methodologies when possible, but must be able to help develop new procedures and processes when work situations require. Promotes adoption of work process improvements. The nature of the work will include a mix of ad-hoc application support, shorter-duration maintenance tasks, and longer-duration project work. Must be able to adapt quickly to new and changing technical environments as well as have strong analytical, problem solving and quantitative abilities. Must have good interpersonal skills and a strong orientation to customer satisfaction. Must be able to work in a cooperative and collaborative team environment. Must have a combination of strong professional and technical skills which will enable candidate to work independently with little supervision.  Must be able to independently assess priorities and manage workload. Requirements 4+ years of professional IT experience working as a developer of custom applications and/or as an administrator for enterprise-level packaged applications (e.g. Financials, CRM, HRIS, SharePoint, time & attendance, etc.). 2+ years of recent experience using Microsoft development tools and technologies. Advanced experience with classic ASP, VB6, and SQL Server Databases. ASP.NET/C#, XML/XSL, JSP, and SharePoint 2007 experience are pluses. Strong understanding of SQL, preferably in a MS SQL Server environment. MS TSQL, database design and administration skills are a strong plus. Solid understanding of full spectrum of software development lifecycle, including structured design and development principles and object-oriented techniques.  Must have significant experience applying structured principles in a professional environment. Knowledge of reporting technologies (such as Crystal Reports, Cognos Impromptu, and Microsoft Reporting Services) also preferred. Demonstrated success in a team environment. Demonstrated success applying interpersonal and organizational skills to support professional interactions with customers and end users. Qualified candidates possess excellent technical and leadership skills, and have performed strongly in an academic program resulting in a degree in CS or MIS (or comparably analytical major). The ideal candidate is poised, professional, and thrives in a fast-paced, challenging role. Candidates must have permanent United States work authorization. Candidates must currently reside in the Portland metro area or be willing to relocate to Portland upon hire.

Payroll Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a Payroll Supervisor located in Foster City, CA. The Payroll Supervisor manages all payroll general ledger activities, manages and set-up payroll runs, as well as manage Federal/State/ other regulatory agencies. Responsible for managing systems, new payroll, management reports, web based timecards and streamlining the process. Multiple company/state payroll experience required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage the Payroll Department; Time Card Reporting, Month End Close, Employee taxes, Payroll Activities • Manage in developing and implementing controls; Payroll processing controls, Maintain legal compliance, Develop and nurture positive relationships with customers • Train and oversee employees; Develop and growth of direct reports, Training with process • Problem solving, collecting data from various sources, evaluate and analyze data, and recommend solutions • Develop relationships and participate with others inside and outside of the company. REQUIRED SKILLS: • BS/BA degree, CCP required • 5-7 years payroll experience • Time management, Interpersonal, Professionalism • Organization, Analytical ability, Attention to detail • Database knowledge, Flat Files, ADP, Oracle Payroll • Ongoing Project Management, Planning & Implementation, Presentation skills • Accounting experience, Entertainment industry experience Our recruiting agency specializes in ERP/IT employment, recruitment & staffing services in Portland, Oregon Featuring Portland Oregon ERP/IT   temporary agency staffing services, Our Portland Oregon recruiter services range from the placement of hourly jobs to temp, permanent and contract positions in the Portland Oregon metro area. Tri-Star recruiters offer ERP/IT Employment and ERP/IT job opportunities in Portland Oregon using our extensive experience & resources in recruiting and placement. Tri-Star provides full-time or temporary ERP/IT staff in the Portland , Oregon Executive Search Recruiter marketplace. Tri-Star is your source for executive search placement. We Provide Oregon employment resources and employment opportunities for, contract employment, permanent placement, contingency recruiting, temp to hire, temporary jobs, temp, contract and related job opportunities in Oregon and the Portland Metro Area, Vancouver, Washington Metro Area as well as SAP/Oracle recruiter agency recruiting in, Beaverton, Canby, Cornelius, Corvallis, Cottage Grove, Estacada, Eugene, Forest Grove, Gladstone, Gresham, Hillsboro, Hood River, Keizer, Klamath Falls, Lake Oswego, McMinnville, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Portland, Salem, Sandy, St.Helens, The Dalles, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville.

Database Developer
  Database Developer Location: Portland Salary: 95K   Job Description: Overview: We are seeking a SQL Server database developer with experience in various ETL technologies that is interested in broadening their experience into general OLTP database development (stored procedures, triggers, DDL, architecture) and possibly data warehousing. The role of this job is to strengthen the existing ETL processes and eventually move on to other work. That work will include making updates to existing tables, indexes, triggers, and stored procedures to support multiple high-scale OLTP databases. Other aspects of the role include helping to develop new products and improve the performance, scalability and stability of our database systems, working with the application development team to meet market needs, and working closely with developers and QA to identify and implement performance improvements. The database developer will also analyze data from different sources and ensure that it is properly loaded into our systems. This is a development position, not an administration position. This position has a significant opportunity for growth inside the small Data Architecture team including database development and architecture and a large Teradata data warehouse. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, maintain, automate, and document ETL processes. Work with operations staff to ensure quality of execution of ETL processes. Engage with Data Architecture group in design reviews, training, standards development, and process improvement. Write DDL update scripts to support application changes. Investigate data quality issues, then propose and code appropriate solutions. Estimate development tasks and deliver projects on schedule. Assist data architects and QA in various aspects of improving performance, scalability and stability of databases.   BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 3+ years of experience in SQL Server development. Strong ETL development experience. Experience automating multi-step processes using batch/cmd scripts. Experience with SQL Server 2005 and SSIS. An interest in keeping current with the latest available and emerging database technologies. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Powershell experience is a plus. Appropriate certifications are a plus. Experience with health-related data is particularly desirable.        

Senior R&D Designer
Senior R&D Designer Our client is a multi-business medical device company that develops products based on its pioneering Coblation(R) technology. The benefits of Coblation technology provide an answer to the challenges of soft tissue management in any surgical specialty where controlled and efficient ablation is of value. Current applications include: Arthroscopic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT), and General Surgery. Our client offers a competitive benefits package and excellent opportunity for career development. Summary:     To provide technical design, CAD modeling to support the development, testing, documentation and manufacturing of our client’s products.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (Other duties may be assigned) Work with R&D, Process Development and Manufacturing Engineering to produce CAD modeling on Solid Works. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance, dimensioning, tolerance and standards. Work with engineers and take lead on design aspects of complex projects including, but not limited to, Opus line of products, R&D and manufacturing as well as new product development tasks. Interface with vendors to develop prototype parts and assemblies. Work with (Engineering, QA/QC, RA and marketing) all departments to create drawings, establish standards and support of document control.        Work with Engineering or lead to develop jigs and fixtures for evaluating the safety and reliability of products.   Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.    Education and/or Experience: Requires Engineering degree and 4 years of experience or High School diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree in Design preferred.) and at least 10 years of experience. Must have at least 8 years’ work experience in a high-tech environment. Solid Works CAD experience. Medical device industry experience and CAD proven ability also required. Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills. Ability to plan and schedule multiple projects and tasks. Ability to be able to make rapid and sound decisions. Able to work with people of all levels or organization and understanding of document control software.   Computer Skills : Mastering of SolidWorks. Good knowledge of MS Office Suite and MS project.   Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job. http://www.tristarsearch.com/TriStarEngineeringrecruitingportlandoregonstaffing.html Our recruiting agency specializes in Engineering Science employment, recruitment & staffing services in Portland, Oregon.    We specialize in engineering positions nationwide, including: AutoCAD Drafters/Designers, Civil Engineers, EIT’s/PE’s, Geologists, Geotechnical Engineers, GIS Specialists, Hydrogeologists, Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Land/Site Development Engineers, Microstation Operators, Registered Land Surveyors, Soil/Concrete Technicians, Survey Team Members, Transportation Engineers, RF Engineers, Analog/Digital Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, Test Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Technical Documentation Project Managers, Structural Engineers, Power Engineers, Product/Project Engineers, Operations Engineers, Process Engineers, Engineering Managers in every category of Engineering, Procurement, Sales, CAD, CAD/CAM, Quality/Six Sigma and ISO 9000.  Tri-Star is your source for engineering search placement.  We provide Oregon employment resources and employment opportunities for contract employment, permanent placement, contingency recruiting, temp to hire, temporary jobs, temp, contract and related job opportunities in Oregon and the Portland metro area and the Vancouver, WA metro area, as well as engineering science recruiter agency recruiting in, Beaverton, Canby, Cornelius, Corvallis, Cottage Grove, Estacada, Eugene, Forest Grove, Gladstone, Gresham, Hillsboro, Hood River, Keizer, Klamath Falls, Lake Oswego, McMinnville, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Portland, Salem, Sandy, St. Helens, The Dalles, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, West Linn and Wilsonville.      

business System Analyst
business Systems Analyst We are seeking an experienced individual to join our IT team to serve as the liaison between IT and functional business units of the company. Duties include: Maintaining third party software for end users and providing reports that support business needs. Also, testing and ongoing support of business systems, reviewing customer operations and processes, analyzing systems development opportunities, identifying business requirements, and evaluating potential methods and system improvements to meet strategic objectives. Essential Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in business, Computer Science or Mathematics 2-3 years related experience and/or training Or, equivalent combination of education and experience Proficiency with Crystal Reports, Excel, Java, JSP, HTML Experience with Oracle, SQL, Essbase or Analysis Services Ecometry experience and SUPRTOOL is preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, time management skills, and problem-solving ability

International tax Director
Job Description This position involves assistance with a variety of tax issues for multinational corporate clients, including tax planning, restructuring, researching and writing memorandum, tax compliance and income tax provisions. This position involves advising US and foreign-based multinational companies on the US and foreign tax implications of their international operations. You will have the opportunity to work with public and private clients and prospective clients, and you will assume a high degree of responsibility and expsoure within the firm. Education Required BA/BS in Accounting required. MST/JD/LLM Strongly preferred.  CPA or Bar required. Job Requirements 9+ years public accounting tax experience; solid tax technical and compliance background is required. International tax experience required, preferably within a professional services firm; international industry experience will be considered, coupled with a previous public accounting tax background. Successful candidate will have tax research and consulting experience with either inboud or outbound international tax issues. Must possess the ability to manage, develop and retain a team of tax professionals and aggressively market services to existing and prospective clients.  Individual must be client service oriented and possess creative problem solving skills; strong oral and written communication skills also required.

Supervisor, Programming and Development
Supervisor, Development & Programming Information Systems   Employees in this classification will work with other IS personnel and users to determine requirements and specifications, and execute development and programming as required.   Incumbent will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the business system programs and their computing.   Position Responsibilities:   ·         Assist in developing and establishing departmental standards and procedures.   Aid in the direction, coordination, and training for the development staff’s efforts to maintain and upgrade current systems. ·         Support general system programming requests and projects requiring development support or expertise.   Responsible to direct and control all outside or contract developers and programmers. ·         Work with management to evaluate and prioritize requests.   Coordinate the efforts to purchase all IS department and outside contracting requirements. ·         Work with other IS department managers to promote team building and to ensure that all departments are kept abreast of system changes. ·         Supervise, evaluate and instruct a programming staff their daily work activities and perform other administrative duties as required.   Monitor activities and performance that require adequate training plans for deficiencies.   Minimum Qualifications :   Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science, business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of both education and experience.   Minimum of six years experience in the Information Systems field with proven supervisory and project management skills.   Candidate must also have a basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and a thorough knowledge of manufacturing computer systems including Finance, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Order Management, Accounts Receivable, and Discrete and Process manufacturing.   Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and good analytical skills are required.   Must have strong skills in programming with Oracle Forms & Reports, PL/SQL and SQL.   Also required are skills in Java, JSP, HTML, XML, JavaScript and ColdFusion as well as a comprehensive understanding of Oracle 11i applications.   Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.  

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