Accounting Manager

Seattle Credit Union•Seattle, WA

5d•$97,865 - $146,890•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is a key leadership role responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of Seattle Credit Union’s financial operations. The position leads day-to-day accounting operations, develops the accounting team, strengthens financial controls, and continually improves processes and systems that support reliable financial reporting and sound business decisions. The role calls for a strategic, collaborative leader with a bias for action and a commitment to excellence, innovation, and improving the employee and member experience. This is a hybrid role, with work performed remotely and in an office and/or branch environment in the Greater Seattle area of Washington State. Team members may attend special off-hour meetings and seminars. Work may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Compensation is based on the candidate’s geographical location, using an adjustment factor from the Seattle-area market compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Demonstrated experience managing complex accounting processes and competing reporting deadlines.
Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
Ability to communicate financial and accounting concepts clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.
Experience improving accounting processes, workflows, or systems.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, including tools used to analyze, reconcile, and validate financial information.
Ability to balance attention to detail with broader organizational priorities.
Collaborative leadership style and demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with reconciliation software.
Experience in a credit union, bank, or other regulated financial-services environment.
Experience supporting regulatory reporting, financial examinations, or external audits.
Experience implementing or optimizing accounting or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities.
Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting and supporting schedules.
Review financial results, identify unusual trends or variances, and partner with the VP of Accounting to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain the integrity and appropriate structure of the chart of accounts.
Establish and monitor accounting workflows, deadlines, and quality standards.
Maintain effective accounting controls and procedures to support accurate financial reporting and safeguard organizational assets.
Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate accounting support for internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reporting.
Identify control gaps and operational risks and recommend practical improvements.
Maintain clear accounting documentation, procedures, and supporting records.
Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and strengthen accounting processes.
Lead or support accounting system enhancements, implementations, integrations, testing, and process redesign.
Develop scalable processes that improve accuracy, controls, turnaround time, and the employee experience.
Partner across Finance and other departments to improve the quality and flow of financial information.
Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members through clear expectations, regular feedback, and ongoing development.
Build team capability and cross-training to strengthen coverage, consistency, and continuity of accounting operations.
Prioritize team workload and help employees navigate competing deadlines and business needs.
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared ownership.
Identify development opportunities and strengthen accounting knowledge across the team.
Serve as a trusted accounting resource to leaders and business partners across Seattle Credit Union.
Translate accounting requirements and financial information into clear, practical guidance for non-finance partners.
Partner with departments to research and resolve accounting questions, discrepancies, and operational issues.
Support new initiatives, products, or organizational changes by evaluating accounting impacts and helping establish appropriate processes and controls.
Provide analysis and financial insights to support effective business decisions.
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders; build positive working relationships; collaborate to meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes; respond to questions, issues, or requests with empathy and sound judgment; and support team initiatives, projects, or process improvements as assigned.