Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department at the credit union. This includes managing the general ledger, preparing financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing audits, and supervising accounting staff. The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of credit union accounting principles, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, and accounts payable/receivable.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, NCUA regulations, and other financial and regulatory standards.

• Ensure and monitor the reconciliation process for general ledger accounts

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Manage the credit union’s budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits and examinations.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard credit union assets.

• Managing the overall adequacy of the ACL and model.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making.

• Manage, train, develop, and evaluate accounting staff.

• Manage accounting systems and analytical to streamline accounting operation.

• Other duties as assigned by management

Core Skill Competencies

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management and accounting principles, including GAAP.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates a high level of integrity and ethical behavior in all financial dealings.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a credit union or financial institution or public accounting

• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.

• Banking and financial reporting experience.

• Strong understanding of credit union accounting practices, GAAP, and NCUA regulations.

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