Accounting Manager Job Oklahoma City area,Oklahoma USA,Accounting

POSITION DESCRIPTION

is responsible for supervising and leading the WFCU accounting team in the execution of the credit union’s accounting and payment processes in accordance with regulatory and industry standards. These processes include internal and external financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, fund management, budgeting and related monitoring, and ACH and share draft processing.

Assists the VP Accounting and Controller to lead the WFCU Accounting team, including recruiting, coaching, and direction of highly skilled employees while creating a positive work environment within the areas supervised, and working collaboratively with other departments. Ensure all areas within the department are operating efficiently and reliably; are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules; have appropriate operating controls to mitigate risk;

and are performing at a high level.

Assists the VP Accounting and Controller to supervise the development, implementation, and monitoring of sound accounting practices, policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting across WFCU in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Lead the development and revision of accounting practices and procedures as required. Provide advice and direction to other Department Managers on accounting and internal control matters as necessary.

Understands and performs the VP Accounting & Controller duties in their absence.

Assists the VP Accounting & Controller in implementing new accounting standards.

Assists in the preparation of the CECL calculation.

Regularattendanceattheworksite.

Prepareotherfinancialreportsasdirected.

Monitorsdocumentretentionanddisposesofdocumentsasnecessary.

Understandsallaspectsoftheaccountingdepartmentfunctionsandsystems.

Assistsinthetrainingofdepartmentpersonnel.

Maintainsahigh-qualitymemberanddepartmentalserviceattitude.

Assistindevelopingpoliciesandprocedures.

Maintainsandreconcilesgeneralledgeraccounts.

Otherduties/specialprojectsasassigned

Accountingdepartmentemployeesareprovidedwithapositiveworkingenvironment that encourages individual growth and success.

Appropriateandaccuratefinancialinformationmustbeavailableinaconsistentand timelymannerfollowingendofmonthtobeusedbythe

Boardandmanagement for financial decisions and by the regulators to oversee the Credit Union.

Proceduresforthe Accountingdepartmentdutiesaremaintained,andothermembersofthe accounting department are cross trained.

Nomaterialaccounting-related findings,documentsofresolution,ormanagementletter comments are issued based on external audits and regulatory examinations.

Asystemofappropriateinternalcontrolsisinplace andfollowedfortheuserstorely on financial information.

GLreconciliationsmustbecompletedperpolicywithoutun-reconcileditemstoensurethe protection of member assets.

Losses,errors,andrisksarecontrolledandmitigatedbyadheringtoallapplicablepolicies and procedures.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge and

Skills:

The Accounting Manager must be experienced in GAAP,generalaccountingprocedures,andregulationsthatgovernaccountingfor

Credit

Unionsor similar financial institutions and must also possess the following:

ABachelor’sDegreein

Accounting and/or Finance

At least3yearsof work experience inpublic accounting, controlling, financial analytics,and/or corporatefinancewithinafastpacedanddynamicbusinessenvironment.

Musthaveextensive experience in project management and leadership/managerial roles.

Certified Public Accountant designation

Provenabilitytodevelopsoundpolicies,procedures,andpracticesforimprovedoperating controls, productivity, and/or efficiency.

Demonstratedexperienceinstaffgrowthanddevelopment.

Exceptionalverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,includingskillsinacollaborativecapacity which will influence the…