Summary: Responsible for the accounting operations of the credit union, to include overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of the accounting records, preparation of standard internal and external financial reports, and maintenance of a comprehensive set of internal controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the credit union’s reported results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as state and federal credit union regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Oversee the Accounting Department

· Oversee accurate and efficient accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting for the credit union.

· Take the lead in identifying operational and internal control improvements that will benefit the Credit Union

· Responsible for the chart of accounts and necessary internal controls over the general ledger to include appropriate reconciling processes, software application, and segregation of duties.

· Responsible for the standard internal and external financial reporting of the credit union, including the quarterly NCUA 5300 report.

· Work closely with the President/CEO to ensure accounting estimates are accurate and well-supported this will include leading the efforts to comply with FASB’s current expected credit losses standard (CECL).

· Maintain a documented system of accounting internal controls, policies, and procedures.

· Manage the accuracy and productivity of the daily activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset.

· Records, and general accounting.

· Assist in the preparation and the monitoring of the budget and business plan.

· Ensure accounting records and reports are in compliance with GAAP and government regulations.

· Cooperate with and assist external auditors and regulators as appropriate.

· Assist with various profitability analysis and reporting, including assessment of the credit union’s operations and products and services.

· Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.

· Will ensure the Accounting team is qualified, cross trained, and motivated to achieve long-term organizational goals.

· Establish effective communications and processes within the department.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

· Must be able to communicate well with direct reports, credit union employees and members of the Board of Directors

· Understanding of audit functions and procedures and related regulations.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

· Familiarity with credit union accounting terminology and standards.

· Familiarity with credit union system terminology and acronyms.Leadership to guide individuals and groups toward desired outcomes

· Setting high performance standard and delivering quality services

· Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a rapidly growing environment

· Proficient Computer skills Microsoft Word and Excel

· Ability to follow policies & procedures by demonstrating knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 5 years of progressively responsible work experience; preferably in a credit union or bank, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Strong financial analysis experience, Bachelor’s Degree, and Credit Union experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of members or employees of organizations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, examiners, auditors and members.

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; to use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Mobile, AL 36609: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person