Supervisor - Accounting

title: supervisor - accounting
status: exempt
reports to: manager - accounting
department: accounting
job code: 5012

pay scale: $93,700.00 - $ annually

the accounting supervisor is responsible for leading and providing oversight to the accounting department team members to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely completion of daily functions and account reconciliations. Performs general accounting functions and financial reporting. Assist management in identifying opportunities to streamline procedures, increase timeliness and improve accuracy. Adapt accounting functions and procedures for changes in operational activities and provides input to management on staffing assignments that better match employees’ skills, experience, and career development goals.

Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure accounting activities are accurately reflected and properly flow through accounting systems. May be required to lead or contribute to projects and audits with staff from accounting or other departments. Embrace and embody golden 1’s mission, vision, and core values.

the four key objectives of an accounting leader at golden 1 credit union are:

• elevate to a high-performing team – manage, develop, and coach talent.
• take ownership– own the process within the role mandate and in coordination with your leader.
• execute excellent and efficient processes – be the owner of the processes including all requirements, systems, execution outcomes, member experience, metrics, reporting and communication.
• cultivate our culture of caring with heart, servicing with pride and delivering with excellence.

• lead accounting department team members in meeting the credit union’s strategic goals by:
  • creates a motivational atmosphere that leads by coaching, training, counseling, monitoring and positive feedback/evaluations to team members.
  • maintains an effective and open working environment, promoting teamwork and communication among team members.
  • communicates and interacts with manager and staff to develop, implement and monitor annual goals and objectives.
  • administer, process, and maintain staff payroll, personnel reports and management analysis and summary reports.
  • oversee departmental job functions for compliance, timeliness and accuracy.
  • identify, investigate, and respond to and or resolve problems and complaints.
  • report/escalate any potential issue that may affect system integrity or accurate reporting using established procedures.
  • approve department work and monitor employee overtime.
  • ensure all hardware and software is maintained in excellent working condition.
  • occasionally communicate to senior management items relating to product, services and industry trends as well as inquiries, follow up on escalated issues.
  • monitor and control the efficient use of supplies and equipment.
  • occasionally update peers or superiors at meetings or in writing on accounting department initiatives.
• foster a caring and engaging work environment for every team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through words and actions, ensuring positive employee morale.
  • lead and mentor staff to achieve the credit union’s strategic goals through coaching, training, and development.
  • foster a positive, open, and collaborative team environment that promotes communication, teamwork, and professional growth.
  • offer guidance and support to help team members grow and improve in their roles.
  • identify and address staff development needs and implement training programs to ensure the team’s ongoing success.
  • develop and implement individual performance plans, aligning them with department goals.
  • provide regular feedback, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when needed, ensuring team performance and accountability.
  • prepare timely employee performance evaluations and make recommendations for employee promotions.
  • hire staff.
• oversee, monitor, review, and approve the following functions:
  • research and resolution of moderately complex issues and outages.
  • general ledger reconciliations.
  • data entry and recordkeeping.
  • journal entries.
  • accounting department projects.
  • daily, weekly, monthly,…