SummaryI am a detail-oriented professional seeking a position with Emergence Health Network to support their mission in El Paso region to provide quality services to persons with mental illness and developmental disabilities. HighlightsMicrosoft Office, Spreadsheets Presentation, QuickBooks, Tax Preparation (intuit) ExperienceStaff Accountant,04 2016-05 2016Petco Asheville,NC,Hired to evaluate a company s Accounts Payable systems and the analysis of their payable operations and procedures.Liaison to interoffice departments and vendors.Performed a technical review of their accounts payable systems, five bank accounts were consolidated and new internal controls over accounting data were established.Findings were conveyed to upper management in writing and gave an oral presentation to comptroller.Results included improved payable time to contractors from two weeks to four days while maximizing the firm s cash flow using invoice discounts and a new payable filing systems that provided for proper audit trail.Provided expert support to the accounting department.Accurately and timely prepared and entered accounting information into Peachtree system, tracked expenses, processed expense reports, pointing out trends.Audited over 650-client statements migration from Yardi systems to Buildium.Reported findings to local management in a spreadsheet noting a 45 error giving the firm the opportunity to correct over 50,000 in losses in the year of migration.Seasonal Tax Preparer,01 2016-03 2016Rehmann Bay City,MI,Accountable for the preparation of personal and business income taxes, ensuring client s maximum benefit under the law use a variety of resources to research unique tax situation answered clients questions recommend other products and services based on client s financial situation perform phone marketing categorize financial statements bookkeeping duties posting of transactions to journal entries timely bank reconciliations payroll duties collect, calculate and enter payroll data determine payroll liabilities process and post payroll taxes distribute payroll checks front desk clerk duties and others as assigned to include appointment calendar set up for lead accountants.Software used to include Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.Staff Accountant,05 2016-PresentPrecisely Rochester,MN,Independent contractor.Responsible for the complete bookkeeping of a company to include general ledger, account reconciliation, depreciation schedules, payroll and payment of applicable state and federal taxes.Alert the lead accountant of any negative trends and prepare financial analysis when requested.Accountable for the preparation of personal and business income taxes, ensuring client s maximum benefit under the law use a variety of resources to research unique tax situation answered clients questions prepared client s invoices.Prepare letter responses to the IRS on behalf of customers and ensure date lines are meet.Prepared and maintain a secure client filing system.Built rapport with clients and provide support on general questions, billing and service agreements.Front desk clerk duties and others as assigned.Software used Word, Excel and QuickBooks.Accounting Clerk Internship,08 2016-10 2016NATIONAL FURNITURE LIQUIDATORS City,STATE,Assisted the comptroller with the accounts payable and receivables, posting journal entries and completing the monthly account reconciliation.Prepared accruals and various depreciation schedules.Ready, recorded and posted the business monthly utilities payout.Processed employee payroll data, verified accuracy, remitted payroll taxes, printed checks.Assisted with the calculation of sales agents salaries and bonuses based on monthly sales volume, hours worked and special-item sales achieved.Prepared cost reports by cost center and ensure cost reports reconcile to the general ledger and all documentation was properly filed.Front office duties and others as assigned. EducationMaster of Accountancy ,Expected in2011-New Mexico State University-,GPA Status-Bachelor of Accountancy ,Expected in2010--,GPA Status-Completion of the Uniform CPA Examination 2013. Skillsaccount reconciliation, accounting, accountant, accounts payable, accruals, bank reconciliations, billing, bookkeeping, cash flow, Interpersonal Communication, oral, CPA, client, clients, documentation, English, expense reports, filing, financial, financial analysis, financial statements, Front office, general ledger, law, marketing, Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, migration, payroll, Peachtree, QuickBooks, rapport, research, sales, Spanish, Spreadsheets, spreadsheet, tax, taxes, Tax Preparation, phone, Time-Management, unique, utilities  SEP  Position Title Senior Accountant Organization Jewish Family Service of San Diego Department Family and Community Services Division Organization Jewish Family Service of San Diego Position Type Full-Time (37.5 hoursweek), Exempt Salary 82,000 - 88,000year Total Compensation In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees Generous employer 401(k) contributions Employer-covered life insurance Time Away from Work Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include Generous paid vacation time and sick leave 17 paid holidays, including Federal, Jewish, and floating holidays 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees mental wellness Position Overview The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the financial planning function within the Finance Accounting Team. The position works closely with a range of departments and programs, including program directors and senior staff. The candidate must be a self-starter who is diligent, proactive, detail oriented, and is expected to contribute significantly to the Finance Accounting Team. Under the direction of the Senior DirectorController this position will support the Agency fiscal operations through transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget development and monitoring, cost allocation, monthly forecasts, program and annual audit support, and the implementation of financial and compliance controls. The Senior Accountant will serves as a key resource for the organization and provides daily financial oversight to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate, and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and regulations to facilitate solid decision support. Responsibilities Deliver monthly financial reporting, analytics and insight on performance metrics, benchmarking progress against targets, initiatives, and strategies Conduct analytical reviews for departmental and programmatic activities to support complex financial and budgetary forecasting evaluates alternatives and makes recommendations Develop an understanding of organization wide departments and programs funding streams andor cost structure Assist with analysis used for decision-making and recommendations to management and programs Analyze financial operational results to understand and report underlying causes for performance and variance Assist with the agency budgeting and forecasts scenario planning based on changing assumptions in revenue, personnel, and other direct project costs Perform budget to actual variance analysis to identify causes, adjustments needed, trends, personnel reclassifications, potential budget shortfalls or cost overruns, and opportunities for cost savings Assist with weekly cashflow management reports and projections Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc financial statements with actual and projected financial positions Ensure the integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, internal controls, and recommending efficiency and effectiveness improvements Work with the Finance Accounting team to identify areas or opportunities for improvement Support organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures Perform variance analyses and account reconciliations as needed Assist with month end closing, year-end closing and reconciliations and preparation for the external audit and prepare necessary audit schedules as needed Ad Hoc requests and one-off projects and other duties as assigned SkillsExperienceAbilities That Are a Must-Have Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance is required Minimum 8 years accounting experience with progressive and relevant and analytical budgeting, analysis, and reporting experience Minimum 5 years in the nonprofit industry Knowledge and understanding of cost methodologies, budgeting concepts, practices, and procedures, and accounting competencies, including an understanding of revenue recognition Understanding of GAAP compliance and Uniform Guidance and OMB Circulars Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills Work well in a team approach environment Demonstrably strong judgement and decision-making skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow Advanced in Excel and proficient Word and Outlook SkillsAbilities wed like you to Have Desire to work in a fun, friendly, collaborative, and professional environment Passion for working in a non-profit, human services organization dedicated to helping individuals in need Experience with Financial Edge not required but preferred Important Notice Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided). About Jewish Family Service of San DiegoJewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.