Accounting Manager

Silver State Schools Credit Union•Paradise, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary purpose of this position is to assist Silver State Schools Credit Union to live out its Mission, "Excellent Member Service and Financial Solutions - For Life," by providing outstanding service to both members and internal partners. Develop a highly effective team of employees to their highest potential through coaching and leadership. Responsible for ensuring that outstanding service is delivered to both internal partners and members. A key component of this service is to identify the financial needs of the member and recommend an appropriate credit union solution. To deliver service in alignment with our Service Commitments I will earn respect and build trust by acting with integrity in every situation. I will understand my role in supporting the team to achieve our purpose. I will focus on people over products and build lasting relationships. I will take ownership and accept responsibility. I will treat my coworkers with the same high standards as I treat a member. I will continuously look for ways to improve myself, my credit union, and my community. I will accept there is no "they." We are one working toward the same mission. I will commit to the core values Develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying their areas for improvement and appropriately coaching, training or correcting the employees' performance. Recognize employees who perform at a high level. Hold employees accountable for their performance, attitude and behavior. Exhibit confidence in self and others; Inspire and motivate others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Meet with each direct report monthly to review previous month's performance, set goals for upcoming month's performance and develop plans to improve employee's performance. Demonstrate enthusiastic support of corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives. Performs job duties within our bylaws, regulations, Board of Directors policies, established internal and external service standards and our work procedures. Train and supervise branch staff. Assign, direct, coordinate and review work performed by staff. Maintain a highly motivated, well-trained staff to ensure strong cross-functional employee relations. Directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting practices that result in providing a comprehensive accounting system. Ensures that all accounting records, policies, and procedures are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Performs a variety of professional accounting duties including assisting with the preparation of the accounting department budget, controlling the accounting records and maintaining and preparing a variety of financial reports and analyses to assist management in making prudent financial decisions.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in accounting plus 5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
Must have experience in a financial institution of a similar or larger size.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others is essential.
Financial statements and all supporting information must be accurate, in balance, prepared on a timely basis, preferably within three working days after month end, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable regulation.
Must be able to communicate well with subordinates and other credit union employees and demonstrate leadership ability.
A professional attitude and appearance is vital to the success of this position.
Must be able to delegate responsibilities and supervise employees to achieve goals in an efficient manner.
Must have a complete understanding of computer and accounting functions and be able to provide solutions to problems of the accounting staff as needed.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or CPA degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of all required/scheduled reports which summarize and forecast the Credit Union's business activity and financial position in areas of assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations, including the monthly Board report.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Recommends policies, establishes, modifies documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Updates and/or maintains the Quarterly ALM files, Monthly CECLModule, and Monthly Profitstar (the budgeting software) platform.
Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to regulatory change, current economic issues, and related matters that may impact the financial stability and soundness of the credit union.
Manages all banking activities, including the Federal Reserve Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank, Catalyst, and investment accounts. This includes balancing, fund transfers, regulatory changes, and payments for expenses and asset purchases.
Responsible for supervising the accounts payable process and ensuring that items are processed and paid in an accurate and timely manner.
Responsible for supervising month end close and ensuring that expenses are processed to the correct. cost center (branch)
Responsible for supervising the accounting of Fixed Asset and Prepaids.
Review and approve month-end reconciliations, ensuring no reconciling items remained outstanding beyond 60 days.
Review and approve monthly journal entries from staff.
Maintains record retention system.
Serve as a back-up on ALM Model.
Working with and providing the requested information from and responses to the internal and external financial auditors for the annual financial statements.
Working with and providing the requested information from and responses to the regulatory exams from the Nevada Financial Institutions Division (Nevada FID) and American Share Insurance (ASI).
Assists with the preparation of the People Over Profit (POP) Foundation financial statements.
Assists in the preparation of Regulatory Reports, including the Call Report.
Prepares and reconcile Investor Reports and Remittances for Loan Pool Sale Participations and Loan Pool Purchase Participations.
Special projects, research, analysis or other duties as assigned by the VP/Controller.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.