Assistant Vice President, Accounting chez Fedex Employee Credit Association

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FedEx Employees Credit Association (est. 1974) is a not-for-profit federal credit union which seeks to be the first-choice provider of financial solutions to FedEx employees, retirees, and their families, enabling our members to secure their financial future and realize their dreams.

FECA has a caring team of employees, deeply invested in the communities it serves. FECA offers competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, EAP, 401k with company match, profit-sharing, discounts on financial products and services, paid vacation and personal days, and paid time for volunteering) as well as extensive professional development opportunities including on-site educational and leadership development programs.

With over half a billion dollars in assets and more than 100,000 members, FECA has branches in Memphis, TN; Los Angeles, CA; Indianapolis, IN; Pittsburgh, PA; Harrison, AR; and Fort Worth, TX. FECA’s corporate offices are in Memphis, TN. For more information, visit fecca.com.

Title: AVP of Accounting

Department: Accounting

Reports To: CFO

Schedule: 8:00-5:00 M-F                

Location:  Nonconnah Office

FLSA Status: Exempt

1. Serve our members.
2. Responsible for internal accounting operations and share draft operations.
3. Maintain the ability to perform duties of subordinate staff at any level.
4. Maintain current, relevant knowledge on payment systems processes, practices and regulations.
5. Oversee the payment systems including, but not limited to, share drafts, ACH, file processes and regulations to insure our compliance and risk management.
6. Supervise and coordinate accounting staff, share draft staff, work flow, schedule, and activities.
7. Maintain the general ledger and other important records accurately and timely.
8. Prepare financial reports accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
9. File regulatory reports as required.
10. Balance and reconcile all general ledger accounts.
11. Work with Branch Managers to find balancing errors and provide assistance as needed.
12. Prepare the work papers for annual audits. Serve as Liaison with external auditors.
13. Have working knowledge of FedEx Employees Credit Association’s core processing system.
14. Responsible for full range of human resource management activities for all direct reports, including recruitment, supervising, employee development, goal setting, motivating, coaching, disciplining, and assessing performance in a timely manner. Recommend and maintain staffing levels, salary increases, promotions, hiring, and terminations for cause when necessary.
15. Represent FedEx Employees Credit Association in a professional manner at all times. Must maintain strictly confidential information pertaining to the Credit Association, members, and employees.
16. Encourage teamwork within the organization.
17. Must maintain strictly confidential information pertaining to the Credit Association, member, and employee business.
18. Maintains regulatory compliance including the Bank Secrecy Act.
19. Follows the CARE and QA Service Standards and maintains excellent understanding of FECA products and services.
20. Participates in ongoing training for professional and personal development.
21. Maintains a positive, professional attitude and works well with a team.
22. All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5 years of experience in general financial accounting. Financial Institution experience preferred, including understanding of credit union philosophy and knowledge of credit union rules and regulations.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication and basic math skills.
3. Must be accurate, organized, attentive to details, and manage time well.
4. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
5. Analytical ability in resolving accounting errors
6. Thorough knowledge of GAAP
7. Preferred CPA or MBA, knowledge of Symitar or Jack Henry systems