Accounting Manager

If you are a service-oriented individual and would like to work in a respected, community-based financial institution, Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union, Alcoa, TN has a position for you. ATFCU is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The qualified candidate would join a team-oriented working environment with a stable company (established in 1936) and an exceptional benefits package and 401K program. Our focus is on earning trust and helping members.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager is a highly responsible position that reports directly to the VP of Accounting and regularly interacts with the VP of Finance and President/CEO. This individual must be service focused, organized, detail oriented, and able to perform the following key responsibilities:

• Manages and performs accounting functions to include AP, AR, budgets, cash flow, cost management, credit and collections, financial analysis, financial reporting and record-keeping, GL, investments, payroll, and taxes.
• Assist the Vice President of Accounting in creating and implementing policies and procedures for the accounting department and insuring that policies and procedures reflect applicable regulations and laws, and are communicated to and implemented by subordinates.
• Maintains a highly motivated, well-trained staff, evaluating the performance of the staff on a regular basis. Resolve employee questions or conflicts.
• Assists the VP of Accounting and VP of Finance in developing, managing, and maintaining reliable account information and reporting on income, expenses, assets, liability, and capital for management planning and decision making for fulfillment of financial reporting requirements.
• Reconciles payroll and timesheet reports and claims disbursements.
• Review daily cash position and daily balance reports for loans and shares to verify in balance.
• Responsible for reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries, and provision reports.
• Provide end-of-month close and produce monthly financial statements.
• Prepares monthly financial package and investment portfolios.
• Ensures that all activities of the department are in accordance with GAAP and that the accounting records are maintained accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain reports of credit union accounting records on a regular basis.
• Provide regular reports to management of all online accounting activities for the credit union's accounting/bookkeeping department.
• Conduct special accounting studies, analyses, and special projects as requested by management.
• Assist with annual budget preparation as needed.
• Develops, recommends, and/or implements improvements, adaptations, or revisions in accounting systems and procedures.
• Serve as a backup for all functions related to payroll, such as entering payroll data, processing timecards, completing journal entries, maintaining employee deductions and exemptions, monitoring payroll for accuracy, processing payroll changes and terminations, and preparing and submitting reports related to payroll, leave, and taxes.
• Performs functions related to FedLine, wire transfers, and share draft and ACH processing, dormant accounts, and unclaimed property.
• Interfaces with state and local taxing agencies, as well as the Internal Revenue Service, to insure proper remittance of appropriate taxes and handling of IRS levies and inquiries. Resolves disputed items in a positive manner for the Credit Union.
• Monitors expenses and transactions of the credit union to ensure they are kept within budgetary guidelines.
• Works with federal examiners and independent auditors to provide information to complete examinations and audits. ·
• Perform other duties as assigned for the smooth and efficient operation of the Credit Union.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in all aspects of accounting and finance.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/managerial accounting role.
• Applicants with credit union experience, CPA license, and/or advanced education may be given special consideration.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

ATFCU is an EEO Employer and Equal Housing Lender.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting and Finance: 5 years (Required)
• Supervisory/Managerial accounting role: 3 years (Required)
• Credit Union or Banking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person