Accounting Manager

Description

Purpose of Position The Accountant Manager manages the Accounting Department and staff and ensures completion and accuracy of daily processing and monthly General Ledger reconciliations and Board Reports.

Essential Duties

• Ensures that all accounting policies and procedures are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and state and federal regulations.
• Review General Ledger reconciliations (all asset and liability accounts).
• Analyzes and reconciles data discrepancies.
• Manages month end closing.
• Oversees CUSO Accounting.
• Oversees Accounts Payable and Bank Wire Processing.
• Reviews financial reports for submission to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
• Oversees nightly investment of excess cash.
• Develops internal control procedures and improvements to accounting system.
• Produces or coordinates production of financial statements and other accounting reports for internal and regulatory and state agencies.
• Writes and updates departmental policies and procedures.
• Helps both internal and external auditors.
• Assists in development of the annual budget.
• Involved in producing monthly budget variance report, inputs budget information, and provides profitability analysis (cost accounting).
• Participates in the hiring/separation process and conducts annual performance appraisals on reporting staff.
• Assigns tasks and monitors workflow and examines strengths of employees and attempts match tasks accordingly.
• Cross trains reporting staff to ensure work can be accomplished should an absence occur.
• Manages cost center budget effectively.
• Fosters a culture of continuous process improvement and elimination of waste.
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to Andrews Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Provides appropriate training to departmental staff and ensures duties are rotated periodically to allow for challenge and growth.
• Recognizes and awards staff for accomplishment of goals.
• Attends work regularly and according to work schedule; limits absences according to personnel policies regarding leave usage.
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, members and outside contacts in an appropriate, professional manner which projects a positive image of the department and Andrews Federal.

Required KSA's

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Five years' experience (preferably in a financial institution) as an accountant with an emphasis on account reconciliation and financial reporting, or equivalent.
• Must also possess progressive supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

EOE