Credit Union Accounting Manager

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Credit Union Accounting Manager to lead our financial reporting and accounting operations. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to oversee the credit union’s accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive accurate financial analysis.

An Accounting Manager is responsible at our credit union for overseeing day-to-day accounting processes and activities, ensures regulatory compliance, prepares financial reports, ensures compliance with GAAP, NCUA regulations and credit union polices. Key duties include managing the general ledger systems, reconciliations, leading the accounting staff, assisting with audits, budgeting, managing the month-end close, and preparing financial statements and analysis. This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of experience. The Accounting Manager needs minimal supervision, reports, and collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

· Team Leadership: Exercise leadership, supervise, mentor, coach, develop and evaluate the performance of accounting staff. Create a culture of accuracy, accountability, and stive to develop a high performing team.

· Daily Banking Operations: Oversee cash management, daily bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, expense report processing, invoices, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, investment accounting, loan accounting, tax, and month-end accrual processes.

· Financial Reporting & Close: Manage all aspects of the general ledger, monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Oversees timely monthly closing activities. Prepares accurate EOM financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements for monthly board package. Oversee the preparation of all regulatory filings, including quarterly NCUA 5300 Call reports, and other required local, state, and federal government filings.

· Analysis & Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports to senior management.

· Internal Controls & Audit: Establish, implement, maintain, monitor, enforce internal controls and accounting policies and procedures over financial transactions to minimize risk. Understands banking laws, regulations, and reporting standards. Coordinates with internal and external auditors, examiners, prepare audit schedules and responds to auditor inquiries.

REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.

· At least 5+ years of progressive accounting/ finance experience with credit union, banking, or financial services industry.

· At least 3 years of people leadership/managerial experience.

· Proficient in MS Office Suite products. Exceptional command of Excel and experience with Symitar software.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• accounting for financial institution: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person