General Accounting Manager

VyStar Credit Union•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The General Accounting Manager oversees accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and accruals, and general ledger reconciliations. The role ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, tax reporting and other regulatory matters, and VyStar policies and procedures. The manager ensures backup processes for critical functions, leads a diverse team, and serves as an operational and technical subject matter expert and liaison to accounting staff, other departments, and vendors. The role also leads implementation of system upgrades or replacements in its areas of responsibility. The manager directs vendor payment operations, fixed-asset accounting and reporting, and reconciliations across the Credit Union. The position oversees internal-control testing, identifies weaknesses, works with Internal Audit, and improves processes and operating efficiency. It also supports senior finance leaders and project teams with recurring and ad hoc analyses and serves as an accounting partner to departments across VyStar.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Three to five years of progressive accounting or financial services experience.
Strong technical knowledge of accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger reconciliations, prepaids and accruals, the close process, internal controls, applicable regulatory and reporting requirements, and GAAP.
Three to five years supervising managers and staff, with proven management skills.
Strong proficiency in the operating concepts, practices, and procedures of a multi-billion-dollar financial institution.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, sound decision-making, initiative, and self-motivation.
Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to varied issues and opportunities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to different organizational levels and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong work ethic, integrity, dependability, urgency, results orientation, ownership, and ability to take a stand on difficult issues.
Ability to set high standards and work collaboratively to create a results-driven, team-oriented environment.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
Skill in using software applications to collect data and prepare financial reports.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master of Accountancy.
CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional certification.
At least three years of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience in the accounting department of a financial services organization.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team; set expectations, goals, and objectives for direct reports and monitor their progress.
Direct accounts payable and coordinate with departments involved in purchasing and payments to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
Oversee annual year-end reporting of payments made to vendors.
Coordinate recording of capital expenditures and periodic fixed-asset evaluations, including annual inventory and third-party involvement where applicable.
Oversee fixed-asset capitalization, depreciation, and accurate and timely reporting to internal and external users.
Guide accounting for real estate purchases and sales, including review of applicable contracts and source documentation.
Oversee organization-wide general ledger reconciliations and collaborate with other departments to ensure their accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate resolution of outstanding reconciliation items, improve reconciliation documentation, and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Oversee internal-control testing, identify concerns and weaknesses, take appropriate action, and work with Internal Audit to maintain appropriate controls.
Analyze processes and implement improvements to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and accuracy, and strengthen controls and policies.
Recommend software or software upgrades or changes to improve manual or system-driven processes.
Provide recurring and ad hoc analysis and general support to the VP Controller, SVP Accounting, CFO, senior management, and project teams.
Provide guidance, research, issue resolution, and support to departments on general accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, reconciliations, and close activities.
Help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within the role’s work domain and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lead the primary implementation of system upgrades or replacements within areas of responsibility.