Accounting Manager, On-Site, Rio Bravo/Prince at Rio Grande Credit Union in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description:

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting

Reports To: AVP of Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 12

Starting Minimum: $65,548.47

Summary

Oversee and lead the accounting department to ensure effective risk management, quality, and timely and accurate financial reports and reconciliations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones that the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties and trainings as dictated by their supervisor/manager.

Department Manager

• Participate in budget process and actively administers the department’s budget accordingly

• Work in conjunction with senior management to develop department strategic plan, budget and policies in relation to the overall goals of the Credit Union

• Work in conjunction with senior management to correct and minimize findings from various internal and external audits and exams to maintain high compliance standards
• Make recommendations regarding process improvements, assign specific tasks, and project, and establish departmental goals consistent with overall Credit Union strategic initiatives
• Act as a primary liaison with third party vendors and assist with vendor management, including but not limited to, collecting due diligence and monitoring vendor performance and cost
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports

• Prepares department metrics, financial statements and regulatory reports for Senior Management

Supervisory

• Responsible for the direct supervision, training, development, timecard, performance reviews, daily huddles, and one-on-one coaching meetings of department staff.
• Monitor and analyze staff performance including, quality of work, timeliness of financials, errors, and response time. Uses this information to make appropriate staffing and service recommendations.
• Review and recommend process changes to increase efficiency and better serve the staff
• Participate in community and RGCU outreach/events
• Act as a back up to staff when needed

Member Service

• Come to work every day with a member focused, passionate, and dedicated mindset
• Approach ever member situation from a caring, helpful, and openminded position
• Proactively approach issues and offer creative solutions that will make doing business with RGCU easier
• Assists in any other areas as directed by the AVP of Finance, Senior Management and/or President/CEO.

• Report all suspicious activity to the Risk Management department via the compliance group email

Supervisory Responsibilities Manages the employees in the Accounting department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Administration – Gives attention to those areas of responsibility that are of an ongoing nature. Follows up on problems and decisions. Maintains control over areas of accountability. Keeps own areas of responsibility and all associated procedures functioning smoothly over an extended time.

Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals and complies with all Federal and State compliance policies

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Innovation and Change – Initiates change when necessary. Takes action quickly to correct or prevent problems. Generates ideas and creative solutions. Shows enthusiasm for new ideas, programs, and procedures.

Decision-Making and Judgement – Collects and evaluates all relevant information prior to making job-related decisions. Presents well-considered alternatives when making recommendations. Makes decisions in a timely manner. Communicates with all affected parties prior to implementing decisions. Maintains appropriate, professional boundaries with all peers, subordinates, supervisors, managers, vendors, and guests. Understands what appropriate, professional boundaries are and models these boundaries to others.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Experience- 2 to 5 years related experience.

Education- 4-year college degree or specialized course of study OR 5 years related experience.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, members, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures, principles, and standards. Possess comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of software used to perform accounting. Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Work Environment

The work environme­­nt characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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