Accounting Manager - (Credit Union)
Nesco Resource
Sugar Land, TX
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting & Wire Operations
Reports To: Controller
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Credit Union / Financial Services
Note: Credit report required prior to offer
Position Overview
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading both accounting and wire transfer operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This role provides leadership to accounting and wire teams while supporting the organization's financial strength, operational efficiency, and member service goals.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting
- Manage and supervise accounting staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and workflow oversight
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including:
- General ledger activities
- Account reconciliations
- Accruals
- Month-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Ensure accuracy of Call Reports and other required regulatory filings
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal accounting controls and procedures
- Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations
- Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior leadership
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
Wire Operations Oversight
- Supervise the wire transfer function for domestic and international transactions
- Ensure compliance with OFAC, BSA/AML, and fraud prevention regulations
- Establish and maintain procedures to ensure accuracy, security, and timeliness of wire activity
- Review and approve high-value or complex wire transactions and exceptions
- Partner with operations and compliance teams to strengthen fraud detection and risk mitigation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a credit union or financial institution
- 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial institution accounting, and internal controls
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting systems or core banking/processing systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
- Credit check required prior to employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wire transfer operations and payment systems
- Knowledge of fraud mitigation practices
- Familiarity with credit union regulations and Call Report preparation
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Integrity and ability to handle confidential financial data
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement
- Effective communication with executives, auditors, regulators, and internal teams
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the Company
Nesco Resource
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