Accounting Manager

Job description

Are you a self-motivated individual who enjoys an autonomous environment?

Are you analytical as well as good at figuring things out for yourself?

Do you function best in a variety-filled workplace filled with assorted and various responsibilities?

Marshall Community Credit Union is seeking an experienced credit union accountant to oversee the accounting team and operations, including managing general accounting activities, financial statement preparation, accounts payable, fixed asset accounting, investment accounting, general ledger maintenance, and management accounting. The chosen candidate will instill confidence and trust, effectively delegate, promote teamwork and gain cooperation of Accounting Department staff.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA and/or CMA, have credit union industry experience as an external financial auditor and/or a credit union accountant, possess management experience, and have a background in managerial cost accounting (branch/cost center/department/product/etc.). Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and a minimum of five years of financial institution accounting experience.

The successful applicant will be a self-motivated leader with a strong work ethic; have the ability to organize and manage competing priorities, deadlines and projects; have strong analytical skills that accompany sound judgment and decision-making ability; be proficient in researching, analyzing, problem-solving and project management; and possess solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills. Must be proficient with spreadsheet applications.

The primary responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• promoting credit union goals and strategies
• engaging in projects and analysis
• ensuring credit union compliance with GAAP, NCUA regulations, and state and federal laws
• supervising annual budget preparation and related processes
• compiling and reviewing regulatory reports and monthly financial reports for the Board
• assisting with coordination of financial audits and state and federal examinations
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge and keeping current with industry trends, news, laws, etc.
• Providing back-up for other Accounting personnel in such things as month-end/quarter-end accounting processing, ALM input, accounts payable, etc.

Marshall Community Credit Union (MCCU) was established in 1951 and is a full-service financial institution proactively promoting the credit union philosophy of "people helping people." We provide high earnings on savings, low rates on loans, no annual fee credit cards, and affordable home financing along with a complete array of financial services designed to benefit our members. Our staff is committed to meeting whatever needs our members may have.

We strive to hire only the best and brightest--we hope that's you! We believe that our great pay, generous benefits, numerous employee discounts, and opportunities to succeed and grow are desirable and beneficial to our employees. Our open-minded management team encourages self-development and strives for your success.

If you are interested and qualified for this position, we invite you to submit an application!