Career Opportunities

The following full-time positions are currently available at American Medical ID:

IT Programmer 

Accounting Manager 

Customer Service Specialist:  Bilingual- English/CanadianFrench

Includes:

Great Benefits:  100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; 401K retirement paid by company; an ESOP company (Employee Stock Option Plan); 7 paid holidays; 3 weeks paid time off. 

Hours:  8am to 5pm Monday thru Friday, some overtime available

Positions in Houston, Texas office.   Relocation costs not reimbursed.

Send resumes to:  Itprogrammer_2010@yahoo.com ; amidaccountmanager@yahoo.com

IT Programmer - experienced

Summary:
Company is an employee owned niche business with a strong market share and significant revenue percentage from e-commerce.

Position:
Programmer is a key hire and will be responsible for routine diagnosis and resolution of performance issues for the Access Database supporting approximately 30+ users.  Database will soon undergo an Access upgrade and move to a SQL server.

While supporting company’s day to day business operations from an IT perspective, this key IT associate will contribute significantly as:

   1.  member of the team tasked with design, selection and implementation of an integrated ERP
   2.  key participant on other IT projects including planned Access upgrade

Until the ERP solution is functional, this position will be responsible for assessment, design, development, testing and documentation of current Access Database enhancements justified by cost – benefit considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Daily troubleshooting of Access Database supporting day to day operations
• Design, plan, spec, test and implement application improvements
• Write and update technical documentation for any program changes; document existing code as assigned
• Prepare reports on analyses, findings and project progress including accurate developmental / project timelines
• As part of ERP implementation, assist with creation of SQL database warehouse for legacy data.  Once established, perform troubleshooting to maintain optimal performance and handle user requests for data and reporting
• Research solutions and remain current on relevant technology
• Assist significantly in ERP project design, implementation and testing including development of cost effective solutions to ERP  package interface or functionality limitations
• Responsible for coordination and planning to insure on-time project deliverables
• Interface efficiently and effectively with external project consultants and internal customers on ERP design and implementation as well as on special projects and process improvement initiatives requiring IT support
• Assist with automation of current Access reporting; develop and test new reports as users require

Experience and Skills:

• BS or BA in computer science, business administration or related field
• 3-5 years minimum experience
  • SQL Server and MySQL databases; knowledge of database performance troubleshooting and tuning; table and stored procedures creation, indexing and optimization; report writing with Report Services
  • High level proficiency with Microsoft Access using VBA to create code for execution. (MS Access 97 familiarity desired.)
  • Microsoft.Net Application programming creating user interfaces to SQL Server databases
• Strong organizational, time management and documentation skills required
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels within the company
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Following skills are desired, but not required:

• Linux/CentOS System Administration Experience
• Project management experience
• Innovative approach to systems and process automation
• Microsoft Dynamics configuration and maintenance experience

Accounting Manager

Summary:
Accounting Manager will be responsible for all facets of accounting including accounts receivable, account payable, fixed asset and general ledger.  The manager will supervise assigned staff and work with various department heads to plan, review and execute those steps required to insure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements, departmental financial analysis, annual budgets, cash flow planning / reporting.  This position will be responsible for internal controls, safe guarding of company’s physical assets, process improvement, departmental productivity, purchasing oversight and adherence to accounting policies / guidelines.  The accounting manager will also be integral in the planned computer system (ERP) upgrade design and implementation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute timely/accurate monthly financial statements
• Oversee timely/accurate monthly close process
• Prepare and/or review routine closing entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare supporting work papers
• Work with department heads to prepare and document annual budget
• Interface with outside accountants and bankers
• Produce timely financial analysis for distribution to executive management and department heads.
• Oversee credit card processing including daily reconciliations to sales and assist with contract negotiation with payment processors
• Work with purchasing manager to set monthly purchasing budget and monitor variances
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with cash flow planning and budgeting
• Oversee department of 3 full time and 1 part time staff
• Supervise 2 direct reports (accounting coordinator and purchasing manager)
• Implement computerized inventory tracking and integrated PO process including system to efficiently record prepaid inventory  and un-invoiced receipts; bring fixed asset tracking in-house
• Provide accounting support/perspective to ERP design and implementation
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Identify, update and document accounting policies and procedures as needed – (expense reimbursement guidelines, requisition process, etc)
• Insure adequate internal controls including inventory oversight and various month-end cut-offs

Education/Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of five years accounting operations experience, including experience supervising direct reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and others
• Ability to encourage, coach and develop staff to maintain peak performance
• CPA preferred
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or Microsoft Dynamics a plus

Customer Service Specialist (Bilingual - English/Canadian French)

Job Responsibilities:

• Online chat and e-mail customer service- Provide general product information, handle complaints; answer customer questions
• Responsible for accurate data entry
• Respond actively and sensitively to customer issues and inquiries
• Handle advanced issue resolution
• Provide some phone support
• Provide daily / weekly / monthly reports as required

Required Skills:

• Education and Experience
  • 1 to 3 years in customer service
  • Education: minimum Associates Degree
• Language Skills
  • Must be bilingual English/Canadian French
  • Speak, read and write fluently in English/Canadian French with proper word choice and grammar
  • Clear speaking voice
  • Prepare routine reports and correspondence; must be organized and easily understood
  • Written fluency will be tested
  • Verbal understanding will be tested
• Mathematical Skills
  • Accurately apply basic math skills to calculate amounts such as discounts, percentages
  • Able to understand, apply and discuss basic measurements
• Reasoning Ability
  • Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrams or pictorial form 
  • Read and interpret information in catalogues and website and explain to customer 
• Computer/Data Entry Skills
  • 35-40 WPM typing speed - will be tested 
  • Must be able to navigate the Internet and have good research skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
  • Good alpha-numeric data entry skills 
• Other Skills and Abilities
  • Enthusiastic and reliable
  • Attention to detail 
  • Able to multi-task and and follow-up timely 
  • Able to meet deadlines and manage work efficiently
  • Dependable team player
  • Quick learner and self-starter
  • Must be able to pass criminal background check if hired

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary history to: 
resume@identifyyourself.com or fax to 713.600.6717.