accounting manager.

Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Effectively manage time, resources, and personnel, with working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, shift scheduling, training and performance evaluation.
- Review and approve staff timecards within prescribed timeline.
- Ensure that all staff comply with the 5-consecutive-days out-of-office policy.
- Participate in Credit Union-sponsored and community-centered events.
- Serve as organizational role model, both on and off Whitefish Credit Union facility premises.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency with accounting and regulatory guidance.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and over the phone, with members, co-workers, external professionals, and senior management.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Possess and display a high level of interpersonal skills, including the development and maintenance of professional relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Advanced understanding of clerical procedures, office equipment and computer systems, including recordkeeping and filing.
- Ability and willingness to go above and beyond expected work schedule to accomplish what is needed within assigned department(s) and the organization as a whole.
- Ability and willingness to pursue and obtain additional professional training and/or certifications as needed.
- Ability and willingness to travel to other branches.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., with or without accommodation.
- Complete mandatory annual BSA training that includes Red Flag, Identity Theft, OFAC, CTR and SAR reporting and thresholds, as well as the safe keeping of member information, and passes any applicable tests.
- Follow all Credit Union, Montana and Federal information privacy laws and guidelines.
- Protect Member and Credit Union confidential information

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- 5+ years on-the-job experience in an accounting environment.
- 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Financial institution experience preferred.


Apply online at www.spherion.com/apply/75034

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