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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.

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<<summaryprofessional accountant with an outstanding work ethic and integrity seeking to make a valuable contribution utilizing strong analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills. summa cum laude graduate with bba in accounting eight years of accounting experience three years of public accounting experience in governmental auditing five years of private industry accounting and tax experience experience utilizing microsoft office, microsoft dynamics ax, caseware, ohio auditor of state gaap reporting system, onesource, sbt, syspro, and crystal reports ohio notary public (commission expires february 15, 2021) skills analytical reasoningcompliance testing knowledgeeffective time managementpublic and private accountingstrong organizational skills general ledger accountingsuperior research skills flexible team player education and trainingkent state universitykent,ohioexpected in––bachelor of business administration:accounting-gpa:accounting graduated summa cum laude 3.84 yearly continuing professional education courses experience sandvik- , 01/2016-currentresponsible for managing collections from customers by evaluating payment plans, need be, contacting a company's collections department to receive payment.overseeing customer accounts and maintaining working relationships between a company and its clients are essential tasks for an accounts receivable clerk.generate weekly financial reports to track all accounts receivable.this includes totaling all revenue and unpaid receivables and constantly keeping financial records up to date.assist with month-end closing.generate and send out invoices.review ar aging to ensure compliance.investigate and resolve customer queries.communicate with clients about billing discrepancies and questions.initiate collections on past-due accounts.assist with sales and use tax audits and correspondence.constellation brands- , 01/2016- 01/2016responsible for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with either generally accepted accounting principles (gaap) or on a cash basis for governmental entities.prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and evaluating account information.maintained accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.developed familiarity with working papers, report formats, and accounting systems of the client.preserved good working relationships with clients.assisted on audits as needed.fedex- , 01/2012- 01/2015responsible for preparing sales and use tax returns as well as other tax-related filings including, but not limited to, business licenses, annual reports, and business registrations.analysis, formatting, and reporting of sales tax for multiple states for main company and subsidiaries.research various technical tax issues.assist with sales and use tax audits and correspondence.personal property taxes and annual returns for multiple states.analysis and preparation of local income tax returns utilizing onesource tax software.registration and dissolution of entities with secretaries of state for income and sales tax purposes.manage and complete other projects as needed.heartland financial usa, inc.- , 01/2009- 01/2011responsible for analysis of financial information and preparation of financial reports to determine and maintain records of assets, liabilities, profits and losses, tax liabilities, and other financial activities.responsible for monthly and year-end closing.preparation of financial statements.management of fixed assets.analysis and reporting of sales tax for multiple states for main company and subsidiaries.conduct weekly cash projections for main company and subsidiaries.assist with accounts payable as needed.manage and complete other projects as needed.berkshire bank- , 01/2006- 01/2009responsible for assisting manager level auditor and performing audits of public offices (e.g. school districts, villages, municipalities) by gathering information and documentation necessary for the execution of audit procedures.performed substantive tests of specific accounts and records.prepared documentation of internal accounting and administrative control systems.performed tests of controls and tests of compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the client.prepared necessary working papers and schedules.developed familiarity with audit methodology, the audit process, audit programs, working papers, report formats, and accounting systems of the client.maintained good working relationships with clients.provided training and guidance to new staff auditors. skills accounting systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, , billing, closing, client, clients, documentation, financial reports, preparation of financial reports, preparation of financial statements, fixed assets, managing, month-end closing, policies, maintain records, reporting, research, sales, tax, taxes, tax returns, annual reports, year-end.