- Manages accounting department employees, including Senior and Staff Accountants, and Accounts Payable Specialist.- Ensures all transactions are posted to the general ledger in a timely manner and in accordance with the Credit Union's policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and regulatory guidance.- Oversees, reviews, and approves the preparation of periodic general ledger reconciliations, analysis of financial accounts, and preparation of journal entries.- Manages monthly and annual general ledger closings, including the preparation and recording of monthly accruals.- Conducts periodic financial budget variance analyses.- Oversees the execution of certain tax related responsibilities of the Credit Union, including the review and timely payment of real estate taxes, preparation and filing of annual property tax returns, and preparation and payment of IRA withholding taxes.- Assists VP / Controller with financial statement audits, regulatory exams, and other regulatory reports as needed.- Participates in the development and execution of annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.- Ensures effective financial internal controls for the department and the credit union.- Continually evaluates established policies and procedures and recommends updates or modifications as necessary.- Develops and implements improvements in systems, processes and procedures as appropriate.- Manages, trains, motivates, mentors, and coaches Accounting Department team members.- Handles difficult personnel issues directly, using appropriate discretion and respect for all involved.
4-7 years
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and over the phone, with Members, Co-workers, Accounting Personnel, and Senior Management.- Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.- Strong analytical and organizational skills.- Ability to produce effective written policy documents, using proper sentence structures, punctuation, grammar and spelling.- Ability to manage time, resources, and personnel, with working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.- Willingness to establish Departmental schedules to ensure continuous Departmental coverage and equal break times for all employees.- Ability to prioritize work and oversee multiple simultaneous projects- Willingness to pursue and obtain additional professional training and/or certifications as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field- 5+ years on-the-job experience in an accounting environment.- 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.- Financial Institution experience preferred.
Bachelors
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