Assistant Vice President of Accounting

Assistant Vice President of Accounting FivePoint Credit Union - 3.0 Nederland, TX Job Details 3 hours ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Statistics Financial forecasting Cost accounting analysis Staff supervision Pricing analysis Financial reporting Managing budgets in an accounting role Data summary reports Managing budgets in a finance role GAAP Industry knowledge of financial regulations Managing accounting teams Desktop applications Data interpretation Accounting and finance experience Computer skills Telephone systems Financial forecasting analysis Banking Organizational budget management Full Job Description Must be available Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supervising and directing Credit Union accounting functions of the Accountants, Accounting Specialists and Clerks, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset, and cost accounting. Responsible for developing, monitoring, maintaining, and reporting financial budgets, forecasts and accounting updates for the Credit Union. Develops and implements cost analyses to support management in the pricing of products and services. Identifies and recommends the cost and earning contributions of all services, functions, and departments. Directs, trains, supervises, and appraises accounting personnel. Assists the VP of Accounting in ensuring that accounting functions are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and Credit Union procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Assumes responsibility for assisting VP of Accounting in the development of effective accounting policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for the effective and accurate completion of accounting recording and reporting functions. Assumes responsibility for the effective and accurate completion of budget functions. Directs the Accounting Department's cost and project accounting functions. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication with Credit Union personnel and with management. Effectively supervises the Accounting Department, ensuring optimal performance.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, outside auditors and regulators, and with professional trade groups. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education, accounting experience and supervision.

Required Knowledge:

Understanding of general accepted accounting principles, government regulations and reporting requirements. General knowledge of advanced budgeting, costing, pricing, and forecasting practices and procedures. Familiarity with related auditing and data processing functions. Understanding of automated accounting applications. Knowledge of Credit Union environment, operations and information flow.

Experience Required:

Must have five to seven years of financial accounting and budgeting experience, preferably in a financial institution. Must have five to seven years related supervisory experience, preferably in a financial institution.

Skills/Abilities:

Must have strong oral and written communication skills to include conveying detailed information, preparing clear and concise business letters and reports, and making professional presentations. Must have excellent analytical abilities to include applying logical or scientific thinking to define problems, interpreting technical instructions, and performing basic statistical calculations. Must have the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects with various individuals and departments. Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively. Must have the ability to effectively use PC and peripheral equipment, including adding machines, telephone systems, and other commonly used general office machines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree in Accounting / Finance. CPA and/or CMA.

Preferred Knowledge:

None.

Experience Preferred:

Eight plus years of related accounting and supervisory experience, preferably in a Credit Union environment.

Skills/Abilities:

None.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking:

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motion:

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities:

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office). Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.