For the given job description <<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.>> the resume: <<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 Office :	Intermediate in all the Microsoft Office components( Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access); Very familiar with ( Macros, V-look ups, SQL, calculating formulas and manipulating reports as well as smart view) Running query reports and creating reports.  SAP PeopleSoft:          Navigate within Resource one to retrieve financial reports and run queries
ExperienceAccountant,08/2014toPresentAar Corporation–Rockford,IL,An accountant within the Experimental Therapeutics Research department, which prepares grant, restricted and non-restricted financial reports to  PI's within the department.Create financial models and analysis for all restricted and non-restricted accounts within our department.Prepares monthly financial reports for PI's.Reconcile the ncRNA Core on a monthly basis.Assists with the completion of effort reporting as well as completes Job Data Update Form ( JDUF) via the EPAF system and expense transfers as needed to clear deficit.Assist with the preparation of operating budget.Assist with financial model for specific grants within our department.Monitors and reviews departmental transactions to ensure compliance with established financial controls in accordance with divisional and institutional policies and to ensure applicable revenue and expenses are captured.Communicates with Grants and Contracts to ensure that requests completed in a timely manner.Reviews Open PO on a monthly basis and close all PO's as necessary.Analyzes and evaluates operations of financial systems, prepares recommendations and documents to update fiscal services and other related policies and procedures with respect to operating systems.Assist with the invoicing via ILABS.Construct a macro-enabled reconciliation template which significantly reduces keying errors while maximize reconciliation efficiency.Implemented a macro-enabled reconciliation template, which increased effectiveness by twenty percent and significantly reduced keying errors.Prepares training materials within the department to increase productivity and standardized processes.Completes special projects as assigned by the department Administrator.Staff Accountant,12/2012to08/2014Heico Corp.–Highland Heights,OH,Full cycle accountant for several operating companies within Sysco Foods Company; completed and issued weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial statements to the operating companies for review and submit to the corporate office.Uplaod and run reports in business objects for CFO ofoperating company to review.Verified journal ledger entries of cash and check payments, purchases, expenses and trial balances by examining and authenticating inventory items.Prepared monthly P&L for several operating companies within the Sysco Corporation and research variances, reviewed transactions in the GL for accuracy, and researched transactions that deviate from the purpose of the account.Reconciled aging AR transactions and performed financial analysis, identified and explained deviations from planned or historical data.Assisted in evaluating control systems in the accounting process to ensure operating companies comply with GAAP as well as provided the necessary information to both internal and external auditors on an as needed basis.Reviewed account reconciliation from other accountants in a timely manner.Accountant /Auditor,01/2010to02/2012Prairie View A&M University–City,STATE,Served as both an accountant and auditor within the department of financial services.The role consisted of utilizing software applications to compile, retrieve, and summarize accounting information for analysis and reporting purposes.Examined accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.Provided financial trainings for over 240 faculty and staff employees to enforce the rules and regulations of the procurement card set by set the State of Texas procurement regulation.Maintained controlling records required to ensure accuracy of all data entered into the accounting system.Identified and reported situations not in compliance with PVAMU internal controls, policies, and procedures, recommending improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.Performed duties in compliance with GAAP, company and department policies and procedures, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.Reviewed expense report for irregularities and recommended corrective measures to improve internal controls.Prepared adjusting and closing entries, statements, and analyze financial operations.
EducationMasters of Science:Accounting,Expected inMay 2011toPrairie View A&M University-Prairie View,TXGPA:AccountingBBA:Accounting,Expected inDec 2009toPrairie View A&M University-Prairie View,TXGPA:Accounting
Skillsaccount reconciliation, accounting, accountant, accounting system, AR, budget, business objects, closing, Contracts, financial, financial analysis, financial controls, financial operations, financial reports, financial statements, GL, Grants, inventory, invoicing, ledger, Macros, Access, Excel, Microsoft Office, office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Monitors, operating systems, PeopleSoft, policies, processes, procurement, reporting, Research, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, training materials, view>>. The result is, Potential Fit

Fit assessment: Potential Fit