Accounting Manager presso Soarion Credit Union

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Job Summary:

Our Accounting Manager is responsible for daily operation of the accounting department. This position will perform a variety of complex, semi-complex, and routine accounting duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities: As a leader of people, our Accounting Manager must possess a continuously improving degree of emotional intelligence to coach, develop, and inspire direct reports to meet their fullest job responsibilities of offering a stellar internal and external member experience.

Work Location:  This is an onsite position in San Antonio.

Duties/Responsibilities -

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Remains cognizant of and adheres to credit union policies and procedures,  NCUA regulations pertaining and GAAP. .
• Develops and maintains documentation, policy, and procedures of all Accounting items for the team.
• Ensures accounting functions are completed in accordance with established Credit Union procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and any other applicable regulations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
• Identify potential risks (liquidity, accounting errors, fraud) and recommend corrective action.
• Ensure segregation of duties, dual controls, and policy compliance.

Supervisor

• Provides day-to-day coordination and support to Accounting Team. Communicates performance expectations and monitors results.
• Identifies training needs and conducts or coordinates training as needed.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Systems

• Maintains User Privileges and General Ledger Account Setups for all employees within the Core system, as well as additional administrator roles for accounting staff in various other systems.
• Development of financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit Union
• Set the goals and scope for automation strategies and system tools to improve the Financial Accounting and reporting of the Credit Unions results in these areas.

Account Payable

• Ensures the proper GL coding of vendor invoices and process prior to invoice due date.
• Verifies invoices are proper and accurate and ensures any discrepancies are resolved timely.

Operations Oversight

• Assists with month-end close through various Prepaid Expense and Accrual Reporting, Journal Entry postings and documented Variance Reviews on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.  Document variances and adjustments to the statements according to GAAP and NCUA regulation.
• Identify and resolve aging items within the general ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to management, the Board of Directors, and regulators.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed asset accounting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, investments, loans, member deposits, accruals, leases).
• Ensure accurate posting of daily credit union activity (loans funded, share transactions, wire transfers).
• Manage accruals, prepaids, payroll journal entries, and expense tracking.
• Provide analysis on trends (operating expenses, revenues, variances to budget).

Operations Support / Projects

• Support the AVP of Account/Finance and Senior Leadership in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support the implementation of new credit union products as it relates to the General Ledger setup and reconciliation.
• Gathers and prepares documents for  internal and external audits.
• Performs as a team member or team lead on department, cross-department, and corporate projects.
• Partner with departments to improve efficiency (automation, digital workflows, cost savings).
• Assist with ALM (Asset/Liability Management) reporting, CECL calculations, and investment accounting if applicable.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,.
• Strong Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in a managerial accounting position within the industry in lieu of a degree will be accepted. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Position is mostly sedentary activity for approximately seven (7) hours per day. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, walk, or climb stairs up to one (1) hour per day. Must have the ability to lift, transfer or move up to 15 lbs. of equipment, supplies, or other materials. 

Special Requirements

• Must be bondable.