Accounting Manager I

Accounting Manager I

The Accounting Manager I supports UWCU's financial integrity by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations that ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role helps deliver reliable financial results that support sound decision-making across the organization and reflects UWCU's commitment to acting in the members' best interest. The manager provides hands-on oversight of reconciliations, journal entries, high-risk general ledger accounts, and close activities, and works with other departments to resolve issues efficiently and professionally.

They focus on operational excellence by maintaining and improving procedures, supporting system enhancements, and serving as a resource on payments, cash management, and audit readiness. As a people leader, the manager coaches and develops staff, encourages inclusive collaboration, and models UWCU's values of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, effective communication, and a proactive approach to improving processes and building trust with colleagues.

Manage Accounting Operations

• Implement and operationalize changes to accounting guidance as directed by senior
• Monitor accounting transactions and review daily and weekly reports to identify errors, unusual items, or trends requiring action.
• Maintain and enforce internal control procedures within assigned accounting areas to ensure strong compliance and audit readiness.
• Review and approve journal entries to support accurate and complete financial
• Review monthly general ledger reconciliations prepared by staff and follow up on any outstanding
• Monitor high-risk general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate documentation and
• Review internal checking accounts for accuracy, proper support, and
• Support daily cash management activities, including reviewing balances, monitoring liquidity, and authorizing recurring wires.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to support timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Train accounting staff on system changes, new processes, and updates to
• Prepare Modified Loan reporting documentation and related
• Review delinquent loan reporting for accuracy and month-end expense details to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, or items needing further investigation.
• Review fixed asset additions, disposals, and depreciation setup to ensure proper classification and recording.
• Review regulatory filings such as the FR 2900 prepared by accounting staff for accuracy and timely submission.
• Serve as Fed Line EUAC (End User Authorization Contact), conducting required access reviews, approvals, and control oversight.
• Assist in the annual budget process by gathering data and preparing initial
• Assist with the timely filing of required federal, state, and regulatory reports such as sales tax, real estate taxes, unclaimed property, and various Form 1099s.
• Gather information and prepare schedules for financial, regulatory, and internal
• Stay current with changes to relevant tax forms and reporting

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Provide day-to-day oversight of assigned accounting functions, ensuring work is accurate, timely, and compliant with established controls.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal
• Ensure all assigned accounting procedures are properly documented, up to date, and aligned with regulatory and policy guidelines.
• Work with internal technical teams to communicate system issues and support required testing or
• Provide operational oversight of assigned payment systems, including wires, ACH, and correspondent banking.
• Maintain and update the general ledger structure and support system configuration changes as
• Respond to inquiries from business units related to payment activity, general ledger accounts, and process workflows.
• Support implementation of new accounting, reporting, or payment solutions by completing user testing and training staff.
• Monitor weekly deposit product rate changes and ensure required updates are completed
• Document accounting processes, procedures, and controls to support consistency and audit
• Serve as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assisting with AP operations during absences or increased workload.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives as a subject matter
• Perform other duties as needed to support the accounting department's goals and

Leadership Expectations

• Responsible for inclusive excellence, essential leadership duties, and the development of team and self while continuously striving to achieve UWCU's goals, strategies & critical measures.
• Personal Responsibility and Accountability – Build trust with the team inspiring growth and development while striving to make a positive impact on the business.
• Effective Communication – Communicate inclusively and transparently, aligning work in a manner that reinforces UWCU's vision, mission, core values and goals. Uses…