Together Credit Union
Manager, Accounting
Together Credit Union, Saint Louis, MO
Job Summary
The manager of accounting is responsible for producing timely and accurate financial statements, as well as ensuring strong internal controls of the Credit Union. This position is responsible for acting as lead accountant on more complex and/or cross-functional projects, advising, and assisting other departments in how their initiatives will impact and drive financial results.
Job Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibilities required of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Team members may be directed to perform job-related tasks others than those specifically stated in this description.
Required Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)
A representation of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Work Environment
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions.
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Together Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Credit Union complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Together Credit Union is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free work environment.
The manager of accounting is responsible for producing timely and accurate financial statements, as well as ensuring strong internal controls of the Credit Union. This position is responsible for acting as lead accountant on more complex and/or cross-functional projects, advising, and assisting other departments in how their initiatives will impact and drive financial results.
Job Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibilities required of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Team members may be directed to perform job-related tasks others than those specifically stated in this description.
- Prepares timely and accurate monthly financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.
- Ensures integrity within the financial statements.
- Assigns, directs, and reviews the work and performance of assigned staff.
- Maintains responsibility for the daily accounting and balancing functions ensuring that controls are operating as intended.
- Produces various monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all stakeholders of the Credit Union.
- Ensures timely and accurate filing of various regulatory and IRS reports.
- Assists with annual audits performed by internal, external, and regulatory auditors.
- Mentors and develops team members to ensure performance success, employee development, and department development.
- Promotes and models a positive, engaging team.
- Assists in special projects related to the accounting function as assigned by management.
- Complies with applicable laws and regulations, to include the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Required Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience combined with:
- Minimum of 5 years accounting management experience
- Minimum of 2 years of general management experience
- Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)
A representation of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUP required; Macros preferred)
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills
- Knowledge and proficient application of accounting principles and guidance.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to recognize variances in accounts.
- Ability to investigate discrepancies and articulately summarize explanations for management review.
- Strong documentation skills
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict deadlines.
Work Environment
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions.
- Hybrid remote and in-office setting; general office environment when in-office
Physical Abilities
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Ability to work at a computer in a stationary manner up to 8 hours daily.
Together Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Credit Union complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Together Credit Union is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free work environment.