SummaryDiligent accountant with more than 13 years professional experience and proven industry expertise. Extensive knowledge of cost accounting principles, budget forecasting and regulatory compliance. Focused on keeping records current and statements accurate for fully compliant tracking, reporting and auditing of financial records. Dedicated to building reliable, highly effective teams and structured, sustainable reporting practices. ExpertiseGeneral ledger accounting and entriesRegulatory Compliance and ReportingAccount reconciliationsBudget forecastingPayroll administrationCustomer relations Relevant Work ExperiencePayroll Accountant,09 2019toCurrentArmada Hoffler Properties, Inc Virginia Beach,VA,Senior Payroll Specialist - one of two employees responsible for administration of biweekly payroll of 4 million for 900 employees in multiple states.Working with HR Manager to define and implement guidelines and associated pay policies in relation to changing requirements for COVID-19.Lead analyst in payroll software conversion project responsible for planning, testing and implementation of new Ceridian Dayforce platform, review and collaboration with software developers to ensure coding supports complex pay requirements, parallel testing, and conversion of legacy data.Monthly dynamic review of employee liability balances in support of forecasting and cost analysis.Provide accurate, respectful and responsive service for all payroll questions.Continuously maintain compliance to complex reporting requirements for local, state, and federal agencies.Support HR review of adherence to contractual obligations with the Union.Collaborate extensively with both internal and external auditors throughout the year.Complete payroll general ledger account entries and maintains account reconciliations.Provide training and ongoing feedback to new employees, supervisors and clerks to enhance their understanding and ability to effectively utilize Ceridian Dayforce.Facilitate multi-million monthly payments to benefit providers, working closely with the VP of Benefits and Finance Manager to ensure payouts are timely and accurate.Royalties Accountant,12 2015to09 2019Archway Marketing North Las Vegas,NV,Responsible for reporting, reconciling and submitting mineral royalties of over 3 million to Federal, State and private leaseholders.Partnered with Project Engineer on cost savings Initiative to identify and catalog misplaced or unused industrial equipment.Developed and implemented cost and budget processes to ensure budget control and accurate forecasting.Prepared journal entries, monthly-end and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.Updated and improved a lease database with more than 50 mineral leases and over 70 years of historical data.Developed training procedures and mentored new accounting personnel on company policies and best practices. Supervised and supported department intern.Adapted to changing requirements and frequently created ad-hoc reporting for management to analyze business strategy.Senior Accountant,08 2000to04 2008Expedia New,KY,Provided monthly analysis reporting of all self-funded accounts in Colorado and Nevada for internal and external customers.Coordinated external audit requirements.Completed month-end closing, reporting, and analysis of financial statements.Participated in implementation of new claim payment and reporting system, created and documented procedure manual.Maintained monthly account reconciliations.Created and implemented procedures for compliance with HIPAA.Coordinated and conducted inter-department audit of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance. EducationBachelor of Science Business Administration, Accounting,Expected in05 2000toColorado State University-Fort Collins,COGPA  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.