Direct Hire
Position Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting & Wire Operations
Reports To: Controller
Working at Credit Union
Credit Report Required for review before offer is made
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5%2B years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a credit union or financial institution
2%2B years of supervisory experience managing teams
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial institution accounting, and internal controls
Experience with wire transfer operations, payment systems, and fraud mitigation preferred
Familiarity with credit union regulations and Call Report preparation preferred
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or core processing systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
Credit check required
Position Summary:
The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting and wire transfer operations for the credit union. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, efficient accounting processes and the secure, timely processing of all domestic and international wire transfers. The Accounting Manager provides leadership to both the accounting and wire teams while supporting the credit unions financial strength, operational efficiency, and member service goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting
Manage and supervise accounting staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and workflow oversight
Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes
Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and credit union regulatory requirements
Ensure accuracy of Call Report and other regulatory filings required by the NCUA and the Texas Credit Union Department
Develop, implement, and monitor internal accounting controls and procedures.
Assist with internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations
Prepare reports for senior management as needed
Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, automation, and processes
Wire Operations Oversight
Supervise the wire department responsible for domestic and international funds transfers
Ensure compliance with OFAC, BSA/AML, and fraud prevention requirements related to wire activity
Establish and monitor procedures to ensure accuracy, security, and timeliness of all wire transactions
Review high-value or complex wire requests and exceptions
Partner with operations and compliance teams to maintain strong fraud detection and risk mitigation practices
Key Competencies:
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Integrity and confidentiality with financial data
Problem-solving and process improvement mindset
Clear communication with executives, regulators, auditors, and staff
Please enter in Shift, Shift Premiums, Hours and Rotation Specifics for this role
40 Hours per week