Accounting Manager; Hybrid Optional

Manage the organization's accounting team and oversee the organization's daily accounting processes and procedures. Responsible for ensuring the organization is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports and response to questions tied to the annual audit and exam to support efficient operations of the company.
• Manage and train direct reports including hiring, directing job assignments, monitoring staff performance, coaching, training, assuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational mission, values, policies and work rules. Appraise performance and provide recommendations for staff compensation, promotion, and termination, as appropriate.
• Develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying their areas for improvement and appropriately coaching, training or correcting the employees' performance. Ensure team is adequately trained. Assign, direct, coordinate and review work performed by team.
• Hold employees accountable for their performance, attitude and behavior. Ensure that the department meets goals as established by the Credit Union.
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and direct research/corrections necessary.
• Responsible for accrual entries, valuations of goodwill, and the establishment of reserves as needed.
• Inspire and motivate team to perform well. Recognize employees who perform at a high level. Supports corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives.
• Promotes all aspects of any department projects and allocates financial and talent resources appropriately.
• Accurately produces all monthly and quarterly reports on a timely basis and assists in producing other periodic reports as needed. Responsible for maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for the credit union. Prepares special financial schedules and performs other related duties or projects as assigned.
• Develops and maintains professional knowledge of and ability to understand and implement banking regulations and GAAP in the banking industry.

Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Must be in full compliance with applicable FASB, OTS and SEC pronouncements and regulations, and FDICIA. Performs job duties within our bylaws, regulations, Board of Director policies, established service standards and our work procedures.

This position is hybrid optional.

Experience: Advanced knowledge with Accounting software required.

Education/Certifications/Licenses: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics with relevant prior work experience or in a similar capacity. A CPA or MBA is preferred.

Interpersonal

Skills:

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required to be an effective subject matter expert in the position. In-depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with direct and indirect reports and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day‑to‑day experience. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.

Other

Skills:

Expert use of Microsoft Excel and Accounting Software required. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, applicable State and Federal regulations. Knowledge of tax regulations and related activities. Knowledge of laws and regulations covering the management and retention of various types of records.

Physical Requirements: Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Must be capable of climbing/descending stairs in emergency situations. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6‑8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.

Must be capable of local and area travel as driver. Must be capable of regular,…