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Guardian Credit Union · 5 days ago

ACCOUNTING MANAGER (Hybrid Optional)

Prattville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Guardian Credit Union is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the organization's accounting team and daily accounting processes. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting principles, managing staff performance, preparing financial reports, and maintaining professional knowledge of banking regulations.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports and response to questions tied to the annual audit and exam to support efficient operations of the company

Manage and train direct reports including hiring, directing job assignments, monitoring staff performance, coaching, training, assuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational mission, values, policies and work rules. Appraise performance and provide recommendations for staff compensation, promotion, and termination, as appropriate

Develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying their areas for improvement and appropriately coaching, training or correcting the employees' performance. Ensure team is adequately trained. Assign, direct, coordinate and review work performed by team

Hold employees accountable for their performance, attitude and behavior. Ensure that the department meets goals as established by the Credit Union

Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and direct research/corrections necessary

Responsible for accrual entries, valuations of goodwill, and the establishment of reserves as needed

Inspire and motivates team to perform well. Recognizes employees who perform at a high level. Supports corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives

Promotes all aspects of any department projects and allocates financial and talent resources appropriately

Accurately produces all monthly and quarterly reports on a timely basis and assists in producing other periodic reports as needed. Responsible for maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for the credit union. Prepares special financial schedules and performs other related duties or projects as assigned

Develops and maintains professional knowledge of and ability to understand and implement banking regulations and GAAP in the banking industry

Qualification

Accounting softwareCPAGAAPMicrosoft ExcelTax regulationsInterpersonal skillsLeadership

Required

Manage the organization's accounting team and oversees the organization's daily accounting processes and procedures

Responsible for ensuring the organization is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reports and response to questions tied to the annual audit and exam to support efficient operations of the company

Appraise performance and provide recommendations for staff compensation, promotion, and termination, as appropriate

Develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying their areas for improvement and appropriately coaching, training or correcting the employees' performance

Ensure team is adequately trained

Assign, direct, coordinate and review work performed by team

Hold employees accountable for their performance, attitude and behavior

Ensure that the department meets goals as established by the Credit Union

Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations and direct research/corrections necessary

Responsible for accrual entries, valuations of goodwill, and the establishment of reserves as needed

Inspire and motivates team to perform well

Recognizes employees who perform at a high level

Supports corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives

Promotes all aspects of any department projects and allocates financial and talent resources appropriately

Accurately produces all monthly and quarterly reports on a timely basis and assists in producing other periodic reports as needed

Responsible for maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for the credit union

Prepares special financial schedules and performs other related duties or projects as assigned

Develops and maintains professional knowledge of and ability to understand and implement banking regulations and GAAP in the banking industry

Must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control

Must be in full compliance with applicable FASB, OTS and SEC pronouncements and regulations, and FDICIA

Performs job duties within our bylaws, regulations, Board of Director policies, established service standards and our work procedures

Advanced knowledge with Accounting software required

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics with relevant prior work experience or in a similar capacity

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required to be an effective subject matter expert in the position

In depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with direct and indirect reports and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day-to-day experience

Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance

Expert use of Microsoft Excel and Accounting Software required

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, applicable State and Federal regulations

Knowledge of tax regulations and related activities

Knowledge of laws and regulations covering the management and retention of various types of records

Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs

Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in emergency situation

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator

Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary

Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management

Must be capable of local and area travel as driver

Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled private office with minimal noise

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team

Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions

Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence

Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public

Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace

Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities

Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters