Lead Accounting Specialist

MCT Credit Union•Port Neches, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for analyzing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts and daily Teller work as assigned. Prepares periodic reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data. Oversees and prepares entries and adjustments to Credit Union records, files, and statements. Assists with financial and variance analyses. Assists Chief Operations Officer by directing Credit Union accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset, and cost accounting. Supports and trains accounting personnel.

Requirements

Associate accounting degree or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports.
Understanding of related regulations, statutes, and filing requirements.
Knowledge of related computer applications.
Ability to assist and supervise others.
Well organized and attentive to detail.
Able to meet deadlines and manage projects.
Proficient in 10-key and micro-computer operations.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
Able to interpret various instructions.
Ability to compute discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission markup and selling price; ratio and proportion and percentage.
Able to perform very simple algebra.
Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias.
Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Ability to communicate directly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct punctuation (or sign equivalent), and variation in word order; using present, perfect, and future tenses.

Nice To Haves

Three years or more of accounting and related supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Chief Operations Officer to ensure optimal performance of accounting personnel and department functions.
Ensures that accounting functions and duties are accurately and promptly completed.
Prepares journal entries and balances work in the more complicated accounting areas.
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.
Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies.
Prepares regular reports and statements for management.
Ensures the accounting functions are completed in accordance with established Credit Union procedures and applicable regulations.
Provides leadership to personnel through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication. Conducts meetings as necessary.
Trains and directs accounting staff. Provides support as needed.
Assumes responsibility for assisting the Chief Operations Officer in establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, governmental agencies, and outside business and accounting professionals.
Responds to questions and problems politely and promptly.
Ensures that outside contacts are properly informed.
Ensures that the Credit Union's professional reputation is projected and maintained.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel.
Assists area personnel as needed.
Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions.
Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems or concerns.
Stays informed of developments in the accounting field and of changing governmental and legal requirements.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Ensures that Accounting Department work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.