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 manager ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, tax reporting requirements, and VyStar policies and procedures, and maintains backup processes for critical functions. This role leads a diverse team and serves as an operational and technical subject matter expert and liaison for accounting staff, other VyStar departments, and vendors. The manager also leads implementation of system upgrades or replacements within the areas of responsibility. The role provides leadership through coaching, mentoring, goal-setting, and team development. It directs accounts payable and vendor payment processes; oversees fixed-asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, reporting, and related real estate transactions; and ensures general ledger reconciliations are timely and complete across the Credit Union. The manager oversees internal-control testing, works with Internal Audit, and identifies and implements process improvements to streamline workflows and strengthen controls. The General Accounting Manager supports the VP Controller, SVP Accounting, CFO, senior management, and project teams with recurring and ad hoc analyses for financial decisions. The role also partners with departments across VyStar by providing guidance, research, issue resolution, and support on general accounting and close activities. Employees are expected to identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their work and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Three to five years of progressive accounting or financial services experience.
In-depth knowledge of accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger reconciliations, prepaids and accruals, close processes, 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.
High integrity and dependability, with urgency and results orientation.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, initiative, and sound decision-making ability.
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to varied issues and opportunities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with people at different organizational levels.
Strong work ethic, ownership, and ability to take a stand on difficult issues.
Ability to set high achievement standards and foster a collaborative, results-driven team environment.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
Skill 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 accounting team; establish goals and expectations and monitor employee progress.
Direct the accounts payable function and coordinate with departments to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
Oversee annual year-end reporting of payments made to vendors.
Coordinate the recording and periodic evaluation of fixed assets, including annual inventory where applicable.
Oversee fixed-asset capitalization, depreciation, and timely, accurate reporting to internal and external users.
Provide guidance and oversight for the accounting treatment of real estate purchase and sale transactions, including review of contracts.
Review contracts, invoices, schedules, and other source documents to confirm accounting treatment, expense timing, and compliance with policies and accounting guidance.
Ensure general ledger reconciliations across the Credit Union are timely and complete; collaborate with other departments and resolve outstanding items.
Strengthen reconciliation documentation and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
Oversee internal-control testing, identify control weaknesses, take appropriate action, and work with Internal Audit to ensure controls are appropriate.
Identify and implement process improvements, streamline workflows, improve operating efficiency, and recommend software improvements or upgrades when appropriate.
Provide recurring and ad hoc analyses and support to the VP Controller, SVP Accounting, CFO, senior management, and project teams.
Serve as an accounting partner to other departments, providing guidance, research, issue resolution, and support across the manager’s areas of responsibility.
Proactively identify, assess, manage, and report risks within the role’s domain and maintain compliance with regulatory mandates.
Encourage team members to demonstrate VyStar Excellence behaviors: Focus, Connect, Understand, Counsel, and Advance.