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United Credit Union

Director of Accounting

United Credit Union, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


VICINITY CREDIT UNION POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Director of AccountingDEPARTMENT:

Accounting DepartmentREPORTS TO:

John Gregg, Controller

MAJOR PURPOSE:

Supervise the accounting area of the credit union. In addition to develop, manage, and maintain reliable accounting information and reporting on income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital for management planning and decision making and for fulfillment of financial reporting requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the accounting functions to include AP, AR, recordkeeping, GL, investments entries, payroll, and taxes entries.

Prepare and enter daily and monthly general ledger transactions including investment activity and schedules, and employee payroll and benefit entries.

Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures for the Accounting and Collection Departments to ensure that policies and procedures reflect current regulations and are communicated to and implemented by subordinates.

Post investment entries and reconcile the subsidiary records for the investment accounts.

Review daily cash balances and maintain FED line/ bank accounts by wiring money to/from Federal Reserve/US Bank or other Correspondent Bank, verifying outgoing wires, daily roll-over, and reconciling cash accounts.

Prepare, pay and file all accounts payable for the credit union after receiving proper authorization to include research and resolution of discrepancies in a timely manner.

Enter data into accounting systems and generate reports on a daily basis.

Prepare various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as requested by management.

Stay up to date on rules and regulations related to all Accounting Operations functions.

Daily balancing and general ledger entries.

Oversee the completion of tasks related to ACH, share drafts, returns, exceptions, wire transfers and other operations areas as needed.

Assist with processing SEG payroll, share drafts, ACH, and ATM, Balance Sheet branching, GL reconciliations.

Complete and maintain various general ledger reconciliations.

Complete daily and monthly general ledger entries.

Complete special projects such as implementation, research, automation, etc.

Reconcile revenue / expense reports, unbilled variances, special projects, payroll and timesheet reports, and claims disbursements

Prepare daily cash position analysis

Responsible for general ledger reconciliation, analysis of financial accounts, and preparation of journal entries

Provide end-of-month close entries and balancing reports as necessary

Ensure that all activities of the department are in accordance with GAAP and that the accounting records are maintained accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.

Maintain a highly motivated, well-trained staff and on a regular basis evaluate their performance.

Develop and recommend processes to streamline credit union accounting procedures

Provide regular reports to management of all online accounting activities for the credit union's accounting/bookkeeping department.

Set-up and run all prepaid and fixed asset items in the wisdom depreciation program.

Conduct special accounting studies, analyses, and special projects as requested by management.

Stay up to date with changing regulatory standards by participating in continuing education opportunities; and taking part in all training courses offered by the credit union

Other duties that may be assigned by supervisor or management

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent years of experience required

Additional college course work related to accounting/bookkeeping is recommended

Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred

Minimum 3 years of credit union, banking, accounting or general business experience

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:

Excellent math skills and accounting knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Be able to work well with others

Trustworthy and ability to work with integrity

Exhibit competency in using current technology, such as computer, calculator, etc. necessary to complete required and miscellaneous responsibilities

Knowledge of credit union practice and regulations

Detail oriented and high degree of accuracy

Ability to problem solve and take initiative

Be reliable

Excellent management and supervisory skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Mastery of accounting software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a fulltime position. Nature of the work requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk working in front of a computer and operation standard office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The majority of the work performed will be in an office environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Pay Range $80,000-$90,000 USD per hour. A competitive compensation and benefits package shall be offered to the selected candidate and includes the following: health, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

EEO STATEMENT

Vicinity Credit Union is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Notice:

Vicinity Credit Union employees are employees at will. Employment may be terminated for any reason and likewise Vicinity Credit Union may terminate employment for any reason with or without notice.

This is a fulltime position.