Newport News, Virginia
Accounting Supervisor/Manager Job Opening in Newport News, Virginia - POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the following major items: (1) Maintaining all financial records of the credit union, (2) Maintaining the asset liability program, (3) Investing credit union funds in certificates and/or government securities, (4) Preparing the annual budget, (5) Supervising the ACH functions, and (6) Supervising the accounting function & personnel. Responsible for coordinating accounting procedures and internal controls so that they will be performed in accordance with laws and regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of credit union history, philosophy, organization, bylaws, and operational policies and procedures.
Be capable of, and eager to, explain the purpose, philosophy, and operating methods of the credit union to current and prospective members.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all credit union services, as well as those offered by other types of financial institutions.
Develop a working knowledge of the credit union?s data processing system.
Develop a working knowledge of PC and software related to performance of required duties.
Represent the credit union in a courteous, professional manner and appearance, and to provide prompt, efficient, and accurate service to members and to always maintain member confidentiality.
Approach duties and assigned tasks with a positive attitude and maintain it during stressful situations.
Assist other Managers or departments with accounting related tasks or research.
Be organized in handling member and subordinate situations.
Be capable of and eager to cross-sell credit union products/services to members to strengthen credit union relationships.
Assists with overflow calls at Main Office grouping.
Accounting
Establishes department goals to support credit union's business and strategic plan.
Responsible for all accounting functions.
Develops, applies, and evaluates financial policies and department specific procedures.
Responsible for maintenance and routine check of office equipment within the Accounting Department.
Prepares any budgets as requested by President, including the annual credit union budget.
Prepares accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, budgets, tax reporting, and reports for government regulator agencies.
Maintains the Asset/Liability program, including GAP analysis and projection of interest rate risk.
Directs the investment and management of the corporate portfolio, monitoring investments and interest rates to obtain maximum return at minimal risk.
Oversees cash flow analysis, legal investments of excess funds and maintenance of liquidity requirements.
Assists and cooperates with independent auditors and examiners reviewing the financial accounts of the Credit Union.
Assists and cooperates with auditors reviewing the ACH & BSA programs during these annual audits.
Establishes and maintains effective employee relations.
Prepares, implements and supervises the annual budget and recommends updates on a quarterly basis.
Responsible for accounts payable, and paying invoices in a timely manner.
Responsible for credit union accounts with various financial institutions.
Responsible for reconcilement of all general ledger balance sheet accounts.
Responsible for record retention and safekeeping of all financial records.
Responsible for the Federal Reserve Account and maintains required funding. Ensures all Federal Reserve adjustments are researched and posted accurately.
Ensures all incoming and outgoing wire transfers are processed/posted, and assist members with such requests.
Ensures all rejected share draft and ACH items are posted.
Reviews credit union reports to ensure all CTRs are filed. Reports these monthly to the President.
Backup for ACH posting (When Accounting Coordinator is not ).
Backup for sharedraft returns (When Accounting Coordinator is not ).
Completes annual training of ACH functions and ensures all Accounting Department personnel do as well.
Oversees the debit card functions.
Supervises Accounting Coordinator.
Ensures the dormant account report is consistently reviewed and any unusual activity is reported to the President.
Completes quarterly Call Report and associated schedules.
Supervising
Assists in achieving a highly motivated, well-trained employee; maintains effective employee relations.
Sets goals, monitors, coaches, and evaluates subordinate?s work performance consistently. Completes monthly (minimum quarterly) coaching forms and forwards to HR for filing.
Ensures that subordinate is aware of and follows all credit union policies and procedures.
Monitors employee time cards to ensure accuracy and compliance with credit union policies.
Approves employee leave requests to ensure adequate coverage for department. Monitors employee?s leave requests and leave to ensure compliance with credit union policy.
Takes disciplinary actions as employee?s actions warrant them; including recommendation of termination.
Maintains necessary documentation on subordinate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial accounting standards, applicable federal, state and securities regulations.
Knowledge of general ledger and related accounting systems; working knowledge of credit union?s general ledger system and subsystems.
Ability to work independently.
Sound judgment and decision-making. Ability to identify problems and implement solutions.
Professional, well-developed interpersonal skills essential for communicating information to the President and the Broad of Directors and projecting a positive image as representative of the Credit Union.
Time management skills for yourself and others, ability to monitor/assess performance of yourself and subordinate to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ability to analyze and evaluate the responsibilities of subordinate and to develop and direct subordinate as he/she work.
Ability to operate calculator, PC, and other related office equipment essential to the position with average speed and accuracy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting for extended periods of time
Operating a computer
Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
A four (4) year degree in finance, accounting or related field or a mixture of relevant, equivalent work experience is required. A minimum of two (2) years background is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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