Accountant II Team Lead

ValleyStar Credit Union•Rocky Mount, VA

2d•$59,976 - $74,970•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II Team Lead is responsible for assisting the Accounting and Finance management team with day-to-day oversight of the accounting department. He/she is responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the financial statements and regulatory reporting, maintaining and/or reviewing fixed assets and prepaid sub-ledgers, reconciling and/or reviewing general ledgers for accuracy, follows detailed and standardized procedures in performing accounting operations to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and working as a part of the accounting department in a prompt, efficient, and accurate manner. This position works under the direction of the Accounting Manager with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent
5+ years of related experience within an accounting setting
Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel
Demonstrates working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Effective listening skills and excellent time management skills
Strong written communication skills combined with accuracy and detail
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, multitask, work well under pressure, and work independently or with a team.
A high level of independent judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret higher-level instructions, technical procedures, general business periodicals, professional journals, government regulations, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to members, potential members, and other employees and management of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc., and to apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to apply GAAP to situations.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate, among other things, a multi-line telephone system with voice mail capability, fax machine, calculator, personal computer, and copy machine.
Advanced skills in Windows-based software programs, including Word and Excel, are required.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience preferred
Experience in banking is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs professional accounting work and acts as a liaison to a section of the Accounting Department with minimal supervision.
Provides daily maintenance of accounting records to include reconciling and/or reviewing critical general ledger accounts from other team members. Applies urgency in researching and resolving any outstanding entries.
Prepares, files, and/or reviews routine financial reports, vendor and regulatory reports as directed, with minimal supervision, to include escheatments, personal property taxes, sales and use taxes, withholdings, NCUA Call Report, etc.
Assists other departments and accounting staff in the interpretation of accounting entries, reports, and special projects.
Maintains Accounts Payable software to ensure employee access and general ledger accounts are accurate. Verify the accuracy of all information related to invoices and/or expenses as provided by the processor and approve for payment. Audit activity on a monthly to quarterly basis from other team members who approve invoices and expenses to ensure accuracy.
Maintains and/or reviews Fixed Assets and Prepaid sub-ledgers and post-closing entries each month.
Responsible for assisting with the month-end closing in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of monthly financials.
Reconciles and/or reviews assigned Asset, Liability, and Equity accounts on a daily and/or monthly basis.
Assist the Accounting Manager and the management team in preparing for audits.
May assist with the credit union’s payroll process of managing payroll preparation by reviewing/reconciling, and posting payroll sub-ledgers.
Serve as a backup resource in the absence of others in the department.
Work closely with the Accounting and Finance management team to ensure the operations/functions of the department are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Will assist management in training other employees and preparing training documents as needed. Responsible for updating procedures for duties to accurately reflect current processes.
To offer creative suggestions to improve services and/or products to members and to improve work efficiency.
Attend and participate in department staff meetings and in all assigned in-house and or off-site training, seminars, workshops, and/or conferences.
Perform described duties in a professional manner of conduct and dress in accordance with the position.
Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to GAAP, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting and Finance management team.
Addend and participate in quarterly ALCO meetings.