SummaryHighly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market. HighlightsMicrosoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Seibel, Avaya, Internet Explorer, Chrome, V5, SAP, Great SKILLS Plains, Firefox, Access, HTML, Lotus Notes, Citrix, Workplace, Vista, Facebook Twitter Instagram and Microsoft Exchange Typing 100 WPM Experience07 2012to07 2015Production AccountantMagnolia Oil Gillett,TX,Act as an accountant for Music Matters , BGR Post Show , BET Awards Nominations , Upfronts 2013-2015 , BET News Department Notarized ,Upload budgets, adjust EFC s ETC s within the budget with production related to Forecasting and ensuring production is within the budget Advise line producers and production managers on cost reports and cost transaction reports create monthly accruals in SAP and Entertainment Partners Vista for various BET shows Process petty cash, purchase orders, and Accounts Payable process journals and reconcile the trial balance in SAP and BET systems Responsible for the Z-Option processing, Validation, parking and posting Address vendors concerns involving invoice discrepancies and payment issues Track purchase orders and match them to the invoices secure appropriate approvals to assure that invoices are paid in a timely manner Act as an assistant accountant for specific music specials, Black Girls Rock and Bobby Jones Gospel Assist talent production crew with proper completion of start paper work, deal memos, NY State Labor Forms, I-9 s and timesheets Review edits for payroll with Entertainment Partners Manage and process music clearance invoices with legal for past and current shows in production, work with legal to ensure the appropriate coding is used, and the music clearance log is updated weekly Audit A P checks for production finance, ensuring all signatures and contracts are in order, ensure that the checks have the appropriate endorsements Process timesheets for approximately over 200 freelancers for our DC, Creative Services Digital Department on a weekly basis.Captured and reported post-show recaps, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement.10 2006to02 2011Independent Entertainment Insurance AdjusterMIDLANDS CLAIM ADMINISTRATORS City,STATE,Independent Property field adjuster for Commercial and Entertainment related claims.Specializing in time element, event cancellations, business interruption and property claims Handled claim assignments from Entertainment Brokers International, Fireman s Fund, Chubb and Lloyds of London Implemented and managed a Third Party Administration claims program on behalf of Marsh Risk Insurance Services for their Advertising Agency commercial wrap-up program Conducted claims reviews for all lines of coverage including Workers Compensation, GL, Property and Auto Reported claims to insurance carriers keeping clients informed Performed as an advocate on behalf of clients during all settlement and negotiation processes Participated in conference calls with clients brokers regarding claims matters Responded to reservation of rights letters evaluated claim documents submitted for payment and requested additional information when required Contributed to the ongoing process of revising claims, processing policies and procedures Notified supervisor when problems are encountered with the claims processing system Composed new loss information to Underwriters summarizing cause and origin of loss and acknowledged Insured Updated bordereaux on a monthly basis and forwarded to clients to review existing claims Formulated deductibles and estimate of repair replacement expenses to request disbursement forms to pay out of deductible funds.05 2005to10 2006Entertainment Claims ManagerAON ALBERT G. RUBEN City,STATE,Tech Operations Property Claims.Conducted claim reviews for all lines of coverage including Workers Compensation, Errors Omissions, GL, Property and Auto Reported claims to insurance carriers keeping clients informed Performed as an advocate on behalf of clients during all settlement and negotiation processes Participated in conference calls with clients brokers regarding claims matters Responded to reservation of rights letters Evaluated claim documents submitted for payment and requested additional information when required Contributed to the ongoing process of revising claims, processing policies and procedures Notified supervisor when problems are encountered with the claims processing system Composed new loss information to Underwriters summarizing cause and origin of loss and acknowledged Insured Updated bordereaux on a monthly basis and forward to clients to review existing claims Formulated deductibles and estimate of repair replacement expenses to request disbursement forms to pay out of deductible funds Implemented and managed a Third Party Administration claims program on behalf of Marsh Risk Insurance Services for their Advertising Agency commercial wrap-up program. EducationExpected in6 96totoAcademic Diploma DeWitt Clinton High School-BRONX,NYGPA with Honors GPA 4.0with Honors GPA 4.0Expected in6 01totoSelect One Business AdministrationMetropolitan College of New York-NEW YORK,NYGPA GPA 4.0Business Administration GPA 4.0Expected in4 10totoLicensed Independent Adjuster (Fire) License IA-1070756 State of New York Insurance Department-,GPA Skillsaccountant, Accounts Payable, accruals, Advertising, A P, Agency, Avaya, trial balance, budget management, budgets, budget, Citrix, contracts, clients, DC, finance, Forecasting, Forms, funds, GL, HTML, HR, HVAC, Insurance, Internet Explorer, legal, letters, Lotus Notes, Access, Excel, Microsoft Exchange, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, negotiation, office equipment, payroll, plumbing, policies, pricing, processes, coding, SAP, Seibel, supervisor, supervising, travel arrangements, Typing, Vista  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.