Supervisor, Accounting

Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Accounting oversees the daily operations of the credit union's accounting department, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role supervises accounting staff, manages month-end and year-end close processes, and leads efforts to identify, implement, and maintain automated solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy-particularly in journal entry preparation, posting, and reconciliation processes.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical matters, process improvements, and professional growth.

• Assign, review, and approve work to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.

• Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries, including automated and recurring entries.

• Manage month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.

• Review and approve general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.

• Ensure timely completion of daily balancing and settlement activities for cash, investments, loans, and other accounts.

• Identify accounting process suitable for automation, focusing on journal entries and reconciliations.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to streamline accounting workflows and support integration of any automated process.

• Maintain and enhance internal controls to ensure the integrity of automated and manual accounting processes.

• Train accounting staff on new automation tools and process.

• Ensure adherence to GAAP and NCUA regulations, and internal policies.

• Asist in the annual budget process.

• Assist with financial reporting, regulatory filings, and audit schedules.

• Assume additional responsibilities as required for the growth and advancement of Everwise.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP and Credit Union regulatory requirements

• Ability to interpret and analyze financial data to support decision making and recommendations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Proficiency with accounting software systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Familiarity with automation tools

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience within the accounting field.

• 5+ years' experience in accounting, preferably within a credit union or banking environment.

• Previous supervisory experience preferred