Manager of Accounts Payable

Mountain America Credit Union•Sandy, UT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead and manage accounting team members with general accounting functions that may include cash and bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and other functions to ensure accurate systems and record keeping. The Manager Accounting may lead teams responsible for Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Operations, Reporting, etc. Mentor and coach department accounting personnel to promote quality service, accuracy, and efficiency. Establish performance goals and measures facilitate automation and effective use of available technology. Establish, maintain, and administer internal control procedures, and standard operating procedures, within the department or credit union. Assist with month-end close and participate in, review of general ledger and internal financial statements. Responsible for oversight of GL, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and other operational accounting functions. Provide requested documentation for external auditors and NCUA examiners. Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts completed by direct reports to ensure proper use of accounting principles, and prepare reconciliations, as assigned. Propose adjusting entries to accounting records to maintain accuracy. Set and facilitate the achievement of department objectives – working with management to increase accuracy and efficiency. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant field required
5 years of related work experience in reconciling high volume, complex accounts using computer generated records.
2 years of experience leading people in a lead and/or manager role.
Extensive knowledge and application of methods or procedures in Accounting operations and reporting
Thorough knowledge of related disciplines to anticipate impact across the organization
Problem solving skills
Verbal/written communication skills
Leadership and Organization Development
Works effectively and regularly across functions
Experience with Workday Financials, Jack Henry Symitar and Correlation KeyStone and other accounting software
Thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
Proactively solves problems and actively improves processes to create efficiencies
Professional, exercises personal discretion and independent judgement
Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and collaborate with multiple teams
Possess a desire and willingness to learn and continually update knowledge of financial concepts, strategies, systems etc.
Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or relevant field preferred
CPA license preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage accounting team members with general accounting functions that may include cash and bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and other functions to ensure accurate systems and record keeping.
Mentor and coach department accounting personnel to promote quality service, accuracy, and efficiency.
Establish performance goals and measures facilitate automation and effective use of available technology.
Establish, maintain, and administer internal control procedures, and standard operating procedures, within the department or credit union.
Assist with month-end close and participate in, review of general ledger and internal financial statements.
Responsible for oversight of GL, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and other operational accounting functions.
Provide requested documentation for external auditors and NCUA examiners.
Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts completed by direct reports to ensure proper use of accounting principles, and prepare reconciliations, as assigned.
Propose adjusting entries to accounting records to maintain accuracy.
Set and facilitate the achievement of department objectives – working with management to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.