OVERVIEW - John Shell Associates, Inc./Shell Accounting Temps is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of accounting and financial professionals, both on a permanent and temporary basis. Founded in Columbia by John Shell in 1982, the company has grown to become South Carolina's leading privately-owned placement firm specializing in the accounting and financial disciplines. Owned and managed by Certified Public Accountants, our consultants utilize their backgrounds in public accounting and private industry to fully understand the staffing requirements of our clients and the backgrounds of our candidates. These skills and experience enable us to meet our clients' needs, not just fill their jobs. All fees are paid by our client companies on a contingency basis. Our client list includes major corporations, small businesses, and CPA firms in Columbia and throughout South Carolina. These corporate clients range in size from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and represent diversified industries, including high technology, insurance, banking, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, restaurants, and service. AFFILIATION - The American Association of Finance & Accounting (AAFA) is a nationwide alliance of professional placement firms specializing in the accounting and financial fields. As the only South Carolina firm selected for membership in AAFA, John Shell Associates has access to job opportunities and qualified candidates throughout the United States. The 40+ affiliate offices of AAFA are especially helpful in identifying those "hard to find" candidates and in assisting candidates with relocation outside of the area. MANAGEMENT - JOHN SHELL, CPA A native of South Carolina, John Shell has served as an Accountant with the Columbia office of Price Waterhouse and as Director of Internal Audit with The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Management Accountants, and the Accounting Curriculum Advisory Committee of Midlands Technical College. He also serves his community in various civic and church organizations. KAY MAYES, CPA Also a South Carolina native, Kay Mayes has served as an Accountant with Elliott, Davis and Company and as Billing Manager with SouthernNet/LineOne. Kay is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Institute of Management Accountants. She is active in various church activities. DIRECTIONS - From Interstate 20, take exit 74 (Two Notch Road/Fort Jackson). Turn left on Two Notch Road (US-1 North) and proceed past the intersection with Interstate 77. Turn left onto Atrium Way at the Renaissance Park sign. The Atrium office complex is located down the hill on your left...a large two-story brick office building. Free parking surrounds the building. John Shell Associates, Inc. and Shell Accounting Temps are located in Suite 122. |
