Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

Default•Duluth, GA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for managing Credit Union accounting functions and personnel, including general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and cost accounting. Prepares and reviews periodic financial reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data. Prepares general ledger entries and adjustments to Credit Union financial records, files, and statements, while also having oversight and approval responsibilities for entries and adjustments made by Accounting personnel, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Credit Union policies and procedures. Assists with financial and variance analyses and budget preparation. Provides Credit Union management with information necessary for decision making. Develops and provides feedback and coaching to Accounting personnel, focusing on areas such as technical skills enhancement, process improvement strategies, and career development.

Requirements

Managing Credit Union accounting functions and personnel
General ledger management
Accounts payable management
Fixed assets management
Cost accounting
Preparation and review of periodic financial reports
Review and reconciliation of data
Development of specialized financial data
Preparation of general ledger entries and adjustments
Oversight and approval of entries and adjustments made by Accounting personnel
Ensuring accuracy and compliance with Credit Union policies and procedures
Assisting with financial and variance analyses
Budget preparation
Providing management with information necessary for decision making
Developing and providing feedback and coaching to Accounting personnel
Technical skills enhancement
Process improvement strategies
Career development
Ensuring accounting functions and duties are accurately and promptly completed in accordance with established Credit Union procedures and applicable regulations
Preparing journal entries and balancing work in complex accounting areas (investment income accruals, third-party non-interest income recognition, FAS 91 calculations and entries, interest accruals and internal share accounts)
Evaluating department processes and recommending solutions
Overseeing the preparation of regulatory and governmental reports
Reviewing financial information for accuracy
Overseeing use and administration of accounting applications (core GL database, financial reporting, accounts payable, GL reconciliations)
Reconciling and approving/reviewing general ledger and bank accounts
Researching and resolving accounting errors and discrepancies
Monitoring costs and expenses
Managing direct reports (hiring, directing job assignments, monitoring staff performance, coaching, counseling, training, assuring compliance)
Appraising performance and providing recommendations for staff compensation, promotion, and corrective action
Keeping management informed of area activities and significant problems
Staying informed of developments in the accounting field and changing governmental and legal requirements
Completing special projects
Maintaining and updating job knowledge through training, publications, networking, and professional organizations
Promoting and establishing strong, positive, and productive working relationships

Responsibilities

Ensures that accounting functions and duties are accurately and promptly completed in accordance with established Credit Union procedures and applicable regulations.
Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complex accounting areas, such as investment income accruals, third-party non-interest income recognition, FAS 91 calculations and entries, interest accruals and internal share accounts.
Evaluates department processes and recommends solutions to streamline tasks for optimal efficiency.
Oversees the preparation of regulatory and governmental reports.
Reviews financial information needed to ensure an accurate statement of the Credit Union's financial position to various regulatory agencies.
Oversees use and administration of various applications pertaining to accounting department functions including, but not limited to, core GL database, financial reporting, accounts payable, and GL reconciliations.
Reconciles and approves/reviews general ledger and bank accounts.
Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies promptly and timely, leveraging reconciliation systems and collaboration with other departments.
Assists with budget preparations and financial analyses.
Monitors costs and expenses.
Prepares regular reports and statements for management.
Manages direct reports to maximize productivity, efficiency, and optimization of accounting personnel including hiring, directing job assignments, monitoring staff performance, coaching, counseling, training, assuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational mission, values, policies and work rules.
Appraises performance and provides recommendations for staff compensation, promotion, and corrective action, as appropriate.
Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems or issues.
Stays informed of developments in the accounting field and of changing governmental and legal requirements.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Maintains and updates job knowledge by participating in related training, reading professional publications, maintaining a professional network, and participating in professional organizations.
Promotes and establishes strong, positive, and productive working relationships within the organization through commitment to the company’s purpose, mission, and core values.