2 results for Career Advisor in Norfolk, VA

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Chesapeake, VA
onsite
Permanent
65000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
The Payroll and Benefit Specialist supports the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, focusing on the administration of benefits programs, payroll, HR systems, and compliance. This role works closely with the HR Manager and other team members in the HR department in supporting and advising management on HR operations matters. The Payroll and Benefit Specialist also assists in assessing and anticipating the HR-related needs of YA. As a specialist, this role has responsibilities in maintaining HR systems, employee benefits programs, processing workers’ compensation claims, assisting with audits, preparing analytical reports, payroll processing, and employment law compliance. Essential Functions· Oversees and maintains optimal function of HR systems, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules. Collaborates with leadership to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutions.· Serves as the main point of contact and liaison between HR and external HR systems’ vendors. · Responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining employee personnel records and HRIS information, including processing all changes into employee records, preparing reports and statistical summaries from records, and providing verifications of employment and reference checks for active and terminated employees. · Assists in managing the open enrollment process and administering employee benefit plans. Assists in working with the third-party administrator to resolve claim disputes with providers when necessary. Review and verify monthly provider bills.· Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes, and other general inquiries in conjunction with the third-party administrator. · Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, disability, and FMLA. Effectively assists with interpreting FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absence/disabilities and reasonable accommodation requests.· Manages bi-weekly payroll process, including bi-weekly updates to employee files, bonus pay, tracking vacation/sick pay, inputting exceptions, hourly employee validations, and benefit changes.· Assists in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Other Functions· Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resources programs. · Acts as primary back-up for HR Representative, as needed.
2026-02-23T21:43:51Z

Controller

Suffolk, VA
onsite
Permanent
150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Yearly
Oversees the leadership and development of the cost accounting, A/P, and inventory control teams, including mentorship and coachingWorks closely with the FP& A group to deliver monthly and quarterly operations resultsDirects financial reporting to meet bank and reporting requirementsOversees the reporting of financial information to parent company, including: monthly statutory, sales, treasury, green coffee, capital expenditures, coffee shop data, and management reporting dataOversees ongoing tax and statutory licensing and reporting requirements, the annual preparation of the tax provision by external tax accountants, and the annual R& D tax credit documentation requirementsManages audits and reviews engagementsEnsures the consistency and integrity of financial reporting systems and controls to properly safeguard assets and provide accurate results of operations and financial positionsOversees the monthly close and financial reporting processEnsures that financials are presented in accordance with GAAP and IFRSProvides guidance on proper accounting treatment of complex business transactions and new accounting pronouncementsOversees budget and forecast submissions to the GroupManages operational reporting and analysis to include manufacturing, logistics and inventory controlAccounting lead in the annual budget preparation process and subsequent updates to projections and forecastsResponsible for annual insurance renewal submissions and ongoing policy activity by working with insurance brokerLeads the management of standard, custom, and ad hoc reporting to include special project leadership and participationBrings continuous improvement and best practices to the team; must be a change agent for the department and as a whole Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, MBA strongly preferredCPA or CMA requiredBig Four audit experience, manager level a mustMinimum of seven years’ experience in accounting and finance leadership roles; must be within a consumer product and/or manufacturing environmentMust have experience with inventory control oversightDynamic leader with demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff utilizing a cooperative/interactive management style Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and product costing requiredStrong analytical and process management skills, with superior verbal and written communication skillsExtensive knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BIExperience with ERP (Oracle/E1) a plus
2026-03-06T14:48:41Z