Summary8 years of accomplished experience in the field of accounting Team and organizational training from a major global public corporation Exceptionally fast, efficient and organized Knowledge of all accounting functions GL, PL, and BS - budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, trend analysis, financial reporting, reconciliations, work papers, journal entries, accruals, AP, AR Experience in GAAP and Statutory accounting and monthly and year-end closing processes HighlightsOracle Financial, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics Nav, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Lotus Notes Experience06 2015toPresentSenior AccountantGartner Redwood City,CA,Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.Process, prepare and maintain reporting related to Inventory, and all associated recurring and or ad hoc journal entries, account analysis, financial reporting, account reconciliation and system interface analysis, (COGS, Rebates, Adjustments, Other Revenues) in accordance with established general accounting policies and procedures Summarize vendor contracts and or annual contract amendments to extract financial pertinent information to determine rebate configuration for monthly quarterly invoicing Create, review revenue loaders, rebate, billing invoices and track the payment status Prepare communications such as memos, presentation charts, and process documentation, and coordinate with other departments with assembling information for reporting results Maintain Sox controls and departmental documentation Train new staff and review the work of less experienced staff Cross training with other team members in other accounting functions.09 2013to05 2014Accountant IIGraphic Packaging West Monroe,LA,Completed assigned reconciliations accurately, completely and in the time frame required by corporate policies Prepared and ensured accuracy and integrity of accounting and transactional records to ensure proper financial reporting Worked with internal Financial Reporting personnel to support timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting Processed and maintained assigned ad hoc or recurring journal entries in a timely and accurate manner Ensured that interfaces between ancillary systems and the general ledger are processed timely and accurately so that the affected assigned general ledger accounts are complete, accurate and properly classified Independently reviewed revenue and expense accounts for accuracy determined proper accruals Jessica Claire Resume Page 2 of 2 Independently provided prompt, courteous and professional customer service to internal and external users of information provided by the Accounting department Worked with external audit firm to support timely completion of audits or compliance reporting Assisted other departments with compiling information and reporting results and variances.12 2008to01 2013Accountant IIGraphic Packaging Shelbyville,IL,Assisted in the month year end close and preparation of associated journal entries Performed detailed analysis of the general ledger in conjunction with the month end close Responsible for the preparation of foreign branch balance sheets, income statements, and fixed assets schedules and reconciliations Verified and analyzed monthly and quarterly underwriting activity as reported by foreign branches, subsidiaries and affiliates, Pools and Syndicates Recognized and investigated unusual results utilizing all available resources and effectively communicated findings to management Analyzed and recorded foreign branch results on home office books, interacting with other areas, to ensure the accuracy of journal entries Reconciled ledger balances resulting from underwriting activity, account settlements, and profit and loss on foreign exchange and between sub-ledger and general ledger to insure accurate figures before monthly sub-ledger close Cash settlements through wire transfers, electronic receipts, check deposits, ach payments, and check requests.10 2006to06 2008AssociateAce Hardware Clarks Summit,PA,Developed, coordinated and planned expense budgets, forecasts, headcount monitoring and tracking and consolidated and analyzed trends of the expenses for Compensation and Planning within Agency Division successfully ended the year within - 2 variance to forecast.Prepared, updated and monitored monthly Financial Analysis Summaries and budget templates for the monthly financial management presentations including actual and projected results.Coordinated with section managers to prepare budget uploads and monthly Budget versus Actual meetings.Prepared recurring and ad-hoc journal entries and provided ad hoc analysis reporting to management as needed, such as identifying spending trends, analyzing variances, or for other purposes as requested. EducationExpected intotoMasters of Science AccountingKEAN UNIVERSITY,,NJGPA AccountingExpected intotoBachelor of Science Management Science,,GPA Management Science Skillsaccount reconciliation, Accounting, general accounting, accruals, ad, Agency, balance sheets, billing, budgets, Budget, charts, compliance reporting, contracts, customer service, documentation, financial, Financial Analysis, financial management, financial reports, Financial Reporting, financial statements, fixed assets, foreign exchange, frame, general ledger, general ledger accounts, home office, Inventory, invoicing, ledger, Lotus Notes, meetings, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, month end close, Oracle Financial, PeopleSoft, personnel, policies, presentations, profit and loss, reporting, settlements, underwriting  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.