Accounting Manager

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Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the Accounting Department and performs a variety of complex, semi-complex, and routine accounting duties. This role supports the integrity of the Credit Union’s financial reporting, internal controls, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance while promoting operational efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement.

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.
• Assists with remediation efforts related to audit findings, regulatory examinations, and process improvement initiatives.

Supervisor

• Maintains user privileges and General Ledger account setups for employees within the Core system, as well as administrator roles for accounting staff in other financial systems. 

• Oversee development and maintenance of financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit Union. 

• Supports automation strategies and workflow enhancements to improve reconciliations, financial reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

• Assists with implementation and optimization of accounting systems, integrations, and financial reporting tools.

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.
• Oversee development and maintenance of financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit Union.
• Supports automation strategies and workflow enhancements to improve reconciliations, financial reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Assists with implementation and optimization of accounting systems, integrations, and financial reporting tools.

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.
• Supports consistency, completeness, and compliance in accounts payable processes.

Operations Oversight

• Assists with development of financial models, trend analysis, and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assists with preparation of reporting packages for Executive Leadership, ALCO, Finance Committee, and Board reporting as applicable.
• Monitors key financial performance indicators and provides insight into variances, operational trends, and emerging risks.
• Supports liquidity, capital, and balance sheet monitoring through financial reporting and analysis.
• 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

• Assists with implementation and maintenance of dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to improve real-time financial visibility.
• Supports 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:

• Understanding of liquidity management, asset liability management (ALM), and financial performance metrics preferred.
• Experience with dashboard reporting, financial analytics, and business intelligence tools preferred.
• 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) and Credit Union accounting practices.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting or financial institution experience, including leadership responsibilities.
•  Experience with Credit Union regulatory reporting, CECL, and financial systems administration preferred

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.
• Must be available to work overtime or Saturdays, as needed

We are Committed to Equal Opportunity. 

Soarion Credit Union believes in equal opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals have an opportunity to apply for the positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

Soarion Credit Union is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so that an individual can perform job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources team at humanresources@soarion.org.