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Job Title: Senior Sales Tax Accountant Company: Schurman Fine Papers Location: Fairfield, CA Description: Schurman Retail Group, founded in 1950, is the nation's fastest growing premier stationery and social expression retailer. We offer a diverse and exciting array of products including Greeting Cards, Gift-Wrap, Gift Bags, Stationery, Note Cards, Journals and unique gift products. Schurman Retail Group currently operates approximately 450 PAPYRUS and Carlton Cards retail stores in the US and Canada. Our Mission is "to establish PAPYRUS/Carlton Cards retail stores as the undisputed Brand of choice for personal expression products of exceptional quality, diversity and taste" is our everyday focus. Currently we are seeking to hire a Senior Sales Tax Accountant in our corporate office located in Fairfield, CA. This person would be responsible for managing the tax reporting, tax planning, compliance function and overseeing the completion of accurate tax returns in order to minimize the tax obligations of an organization. Major Responsibilities: Preparation and filing of sales tax returns for all states in the U.S. and Provinces in Canada. Must be familiar with regulations at the federal, state and local level. Reconciling sales tax liability per general ledger to the sales tax returns Preparation of property tax returns for all states in the U.S. and Provinces in Canada Preparation and filing of business licenses Preparation of other state and regulatory filings Monthly GL closing Qualifications: 4+ years sales and property tax experience in Canada and the United States BS in Finance or Accounting PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, Vertex experience preferred We offer a very competitive salary and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off program and team member discount at all PAPYRUS/Carlton Cards retail stores. Please send your resume to Register to View or apply here online

Job Title: Financial Manager, Brookings Company: Brookings Location: Washington, DC Description: For Complete Job Description and To Apply: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/ES10093.aspx The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. Established in 1916, Brookings analyzes current and emerging issues and produces new ideas that matter - for the nation and the world. The Brookings Institution seeks to fill the position of Financial Manager, ES. Basic Function: Manages a portfolio of projects including the Tax Policy Center, Retirement Security Project, Moving to Opportunity, Policy Evaluation Project, Okun-Model Fellowship, and various other projects with regard to budget forecasting, proposal preparation, grant and research contract administration. Works closely with project staff and Assistant Director for Budget (ADB). Education/Experience Requirements: MA or BA/BS with 4 years of experience in administrative, budgetary, and grant management required. A background in a research or academic setting is strongly preferred. Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and budgeting experience required; knowledge of PeopleSoft strongly preferred. Must have excellent organizational skills and initiative to independently manage logistics of projects; excellent writing and research skills; discretion and mature judgment; flexibility. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 25% Proposal Preparation: - Develops proposal budgets and funding reports to assist fundraising efforts. - Coordinates the preparation and review of project proposals. - Coordinates Federal proposals with ES Assistant Director for Budget and Federal Grant and Contract Specialist. 25% Project Management: - Manages grants for a portfolio of projects; alerts senior project staff and ADB of any potential funding problems. - Coordinates preparation of narrative and financial reports to funders. - Develops, implements and monitors contractual agreements including subcontracts. - Serves as principal liaison for these projects with other research programs, Development, and Finance. 50% Budget Management: - Manages the budgets for projects assigned to portfolio in coordination with the senior project staff and DBA. - Forecasts obligations, expenditures, revenues. - Oversees revenue distribution and compliance to grant terms. - Coordinates and approves financial reports produced by Finance department. - Authorizes and monitors project expenditures and purchases. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

Job Title: Finance Manager Company: Harris Connect, LLC Location: Chesapeake, VA Description: Harris Connect, the nations leader in providing Affinity-based organizations with the products, services, and fundraising expertise they need to grow, recently celebrated its 46th year in the business. Our recent acquisition of one of the top fund-raising organizations in the country coupled with our own growth has created the need for a Finance Manager to join our Finance Division. This position will be located at our corporate headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia. The successful candidate will have an appropriate undergraduate degree (with an M.B.A. preferred), be a CPA, and have at least 5 years of related experience. This position requires advanced financial modeling skills, ability to integrate models with our general ledger system, and software proficiency in various databases. Experience with Oracle and SQL strongly preferred, as is successful experience in performing extensive quantitative analysis for operational and financial issues. Position reports to the Controller- Business Operations and works closely with the CFO. Harris Connect offers an excellent compensation package for this position including immediate coverage in our health insurance and 401(k) plan. Interested candidates should email their resume and salary requirements to: Register to View We will contact qualified candidates within two weeks of receipt of your information. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Company: Lincoln Child Center Location: Oakland, CA Description: Lincoln Child Center enables vulnerable and emotionally troubled children and their families to lead independent and fulfilling lives.We believe that all vulnerable and emotionally troubled children need and deserve the opportunity to receive supports and services that will help them to be successful at home, in school and in their community. JOB SUMMARY- Responsible for overall management functions. Controls performance related to the fiscal and physical health of the agency. Plans, organizes, directs and controls the financial activities of the agency; coordinates resource planning; ensures efficient use of financial resources; oversees that policies and actions taken by the agency are not in conflict with board guidelines; Recommends policies and actions to be considered by key managers; ensures compliance with legal requirements; Establishes directly or indirectly through management, term and long-term strategic financial planning; directs the organization's relationship with lending institutions, contracting agencies, and the financial community. Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the organization in support of policies, goals, and objectives established by the CEO and the Board of Directors. On behalf of the CEO, functions as the staff liaison to the Board and the Executive, Finance, and Facility and Technology Committees of the Board of Directors. Our ideal CFO will have excellent financial acumen of county-based service programs and fees associated, experience with Medi-Cal billing, and experience with developing a budget for a 14 million dollar non-profit organization. Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to work in a highly intense environment that supports severely emotionally disturbed children. MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Masters Degree in Business Administration or related field with at least 5 years experience in senior management positions (or) a Baccalaureate in Business Administration with 10 years executive management experience. Proven capability to motivate and coordinate a team to achieve stretch goals and challenging objectives. Experience in strategic and long range operational planning. Experience managing diverse geographical operations desirable. QUALIFICATIONS: Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, financial analysis and planning. Ability to build interpersonal trust demonstrates a capacity to build and sustain open and transparent relationships in a collaborative team setting. A level of interpersonal confidence and cross-cultural sensitivity which engenders trust and respect in others. Experience in coaching and counseling other professionals in program and management issues. Capability to think and plan strategically and to facilitate and model strategic thinking and planning. Working knowledge of child and family services, behavioral health care trends, and non-profit sector operations. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Able to set priorities and manage multiple projects. Able to train, supervise, motivate and delegate to staff and volunteers. Excellent communication skills including writing, editing and public speaking. Excellent analytical skills. Strong computer skills. Detail oriented with excellent follow-up. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES: Requires basic background check and one-stage TB test. May be called upon to drive on business. Must have acceptable motor vehicle registration and appropriate insurance coverage. Must maintain standards of confidentiality and a strong commitment to ethical practice Must demonstrate safe work practices and exhibits understanding of emergency response techniques appropriate to position. Must focus on understanding and meeting customer needs. Must maintain positive work relationships in a respectful and collaborative manner. Must maintain good communication with others ensuring others have necessary information. Must actively work toward organizational improvement and professional growth. CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, non-union, exempt, benefited. COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience. BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package available. Lincoln Child Center values a diverse workforce, we are an EOE. Contact information: E-mail address: Register to View Fax: Register to View PLEASE SPECIFY THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR CFO AND PLEASE SUBMIT SALARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION. NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP-INS! THANKS. For more information, visit our website: www.lincolncc.org LCC is an EOE M/F/D/V

Job Title: Financial Professional - Sales Company: AXA Group Location: chicago, IL Description: The AXA Group is listed in the Top 10 of Fortune's 2009 "Global Most Admired Companies" by Industry The AXA Group is the largest financial services company in the world. The AXA Group is ranked the world's 15th largest company on Fortune Magazine's Global 500 list. As a subsidiary of AXA Financial and a member of the AXA Global Group, one of the world's most admired financial services companies with over $1.8 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2008, AXA Advisors is positioned to offer highly motivated, achievement-driven individuals an opportunity to grow a thriving business with the support and strength of two powerful organizations Global Most Admired by Industry: Securities (by revenue) Fortune magazine, March 16, 2009. FORTUNE 2008 Global 500 by Industry: Insurance - Life, Health, (by revenue) Fortune magazine, July 21,2008. FORTUNE 2008 Global 500, (by revenue) Fortune magazine, July 21, 2008. Job Description: Analyzing financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for helping clients meet their financial objectives. Answering clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial products, services and strategies. Building and maintaining client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and acquiring new clients on an ongoing basis. Contacting clients periodically to determine if there have been changes in their financial status. Explaining and documenting for clients the types of services that are to be provided, and the responsibilities to be taken by the personal financial professional. Guiding clients in the gathering of information such as bank account records, income tax returns, life and disability insurance records, pension plan information, and wills. Implementing financial planning recommendations, or refer clients to other professionals who can assist them with plan implementation. Interviewing clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, and other information needed to develop a suitable financial strategy.

Job Title: Budget Analyst Company: Accountemps Location: Stockton, CA Description: Budget AnalystA local organization is looking for a Budget Analyst. This is a project based position that will last up to 6 weeks. This position will be responsible for preparing and organizing 2011 budgets. This position requires very strong Excel knowledge along with at least 5 plus years working with budgets of medium to large size companies. Pay for this position is dependant upon experience.Additional InformationLocation: Stockton, CAJob ID: 00450-111887Experience: Intermediate Budgeting/Forecasting, Advanced MS Excel,.Unit: Accountemps

Job Title: Quaker Foods & Snacks - Finance Manager - Shopper Marketing Job Company: PepsiCo Location: Chicago, IL Description: Provide financial support to the Quaker Foods & Snacks Shopper Marketing team and Sales Finance Financial Planning & Analysis. Key Shopper Marketing Accountabilities: Partner with the Shopper Marketing team to manage and forecast the Shopper Marketing a&M budget. Work with cross-functional counterparts in Marketing, Sales, and Sales Finance to identify and execute Shopper Marketing programs. Provide key insights to the team through sound financial analysis (i.e. P&Ls, post-event scorecard tracking, etc.). Lead the development of Annual Operating Plan/Innovation & Growth Plan financial targets for Shopper Marketing. Evaluate incremental funding requests. Key Sales Financial Planning & Analysis accountabilities: Assist in the management and monitoring of trade liabilities by preparing the Controller's Summary report for the Snacks business. Prepare period-end close trade reconciliation documentation for Snacks business. Assist in the development and preparation of materials for Sales Forecast meetings with Senior Leadership. Manage the SOX compliance process for Trade. Requirements: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Job Title: Financial Consultant – Contract Reconciliation Company: KGS Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Description: Candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in federal finance and accounting operations, preferably with the Department of Defense (DoD). A basic knowledge of government contracts is also required for the position. The candidate should have an understanding of contract reconciliation techniques to identify problem payments and prepare necessary corrections through the reconciliation efforts. The candidate should have experience with DoD accounting and entitlement systems such as: MOCAS, EDA, and DCAS/CERPS. Tasks will include: Review contract documentation and validate funded amounts are recorded correctly in accounting and entitlement systems for each line of accounting Review invoice documentation and reconcile to disbursement data in the accounting and entitlement system Identify discrepancies, perform reconciliation and analysis, and access contracting, accounting, and entitlement systems to identify the cause of discrepancies Prepare and staff packages to correctdiscrepancies; track and validate that corrections have been processed timely and correctlyto resolvethe problem Assist with presentation of financial data, progress, and performance metrics information for briefings and other presentations The position requires strong Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation skills to support the contract reconciliation team and provide general administrative support. BA/BS degree required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Job Title: Financial Analyst Company: Company Confidential Location: Raleigh, NC Description: Financial Analyst needed for Raleigh area corporate headquarters. This position reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer will provide analytical support along with developing recommendations relating to several major improvement initiatives. Acting as a liaison between the CFO, the project teams and other functional area leaders this position will analyze and validate current state conditions and work with the team to build improvements that are sustainable and support the business long term strategic objectives. Our well established and growing company offers excellent career advancement potential and a great working environment. Skills/Qualifications 2+ years direct experience in planning, accounting or analyst position Bachelors degree in accounting, business management, Statistics or similar disciplines Exceptional analytical skills High degree of proficiency with Excel, Access, Visio, Word Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Title: Financial Analyst to $65K Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Job Title: Financial Analyst to $65K JobId: 04080-112557 City: San Antonio State: TX Zip Code: 78230 Description: This North side construction company is creating another position to assist the Controller. The is a key role with the company that will essentially be an analyst of the revenue stream. Perform pre- and post- bid analysis of job costs. Monthly analysis and reconciliation of WIP related accounts and balances. Prepare monthly reporting on slippage, margins, revenues, etc. Great benefits package, good team environment. Immediate opening.