Accounting Manager
About The Position
Signal Financial is a progressive and growing Credit Union with over 18,000 members and more than $377+ million in assets. We are committed to building a new way of banking for our current and future members in the Washington Metro area. Our goal is to be a progressive multi-billion-dollar financial institution by re-inventing the way we operate, particularly when it comes to enhancing the membership experience. We aim to do this by being innovative, creative, and nimble in offering distinctive products and services. The position is located at Kensington, MD headquarters. The role is hybrid, in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate to serve the unique needs of different audiences across departments
- Actively seek ways to grow and be challenged using both formal or informal development channels; Accept assignments to broaden capabilities and learn from experience
- Proven ability to manipulate and analyze financial data using various techniques and tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Five to seven years of experience and at least two years managing and developing staff
- Proven ability to manipulate and analyze financial data
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the accounting staff; create a climate where staff are motivated to contribute to the achievement of credit union goals
- Hold self and staff accountable to meet commitments
- Recruit and hire accounting staff and conduct performance evaluations
- Coordinate training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff
- Effectively and efficiently manage the accounting department daily flow
- Prepare required financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and NCUA regulatory guidance
- Assist in the preparation of activity reports, annual budget, and forecasts
- Implement and improve financial and internal controls to ensure accurate accounting of credit union assets
- Responsible for the Accounts Payable function
- Responsible for Prepaids and Fixed assets management
- Assist in implementing new projects and strategies to meet overall objectives of department and credit union
- Assist auditors and examiners, providing information and documents needed for inquiries
- Participate and collaborate with other departments on credit union initiatives
- Responsible for creating and maintaining department's policies and procedures
- Ensure department follows policies and procedures and attends all required training such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
- Ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
