Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a crucial role within the team, leading the daily activities of the Accounting Department. This involves ensuring streamlined accounting procedures, supervising the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, managing prompt month-end closure, and creating financial statements that adhere to both generally accepted accounting practices and Credit Union policies. The role also encompasses fostering and enhancing a team that delivers exceptional performance.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Willingness and ability to exhibit Wellby Core Values every day.
• Works with purpose and is driven to provide the best team member experience
• Manages the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids, corporate card expense reports, investment journal entries, ATM weekly settlements and daily withdraw entries, reconciliations, and integration with other systems.
• Manages month-end journal entries and facilitates a timely and accurate month-end closing process.
• Coordinates the reconciliation, documentation, archival, and required research of general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate compilation of financial statements, Call Report, and FR2900.
• Prepares the monthly review and reporting of budget to actual, MoM, and YoY variances.
• Performs and guides others with department research and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and adherence to department procedures.
• Develops plans and conducts training for the department and individual team members.
• Contributes to coordinating internal audits, annual opinion audit, and regulatory exams.
• Continuously reviews departmental processes and systems to identify and implement improvements, including automation. Works closely with project teams and vendor partners as needed to implement enhancements.
• Attends educational workshops and training to stay knowledgeable on accounting, industry, and system updates.
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of Wellby’s organizational functions and general operating policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of secretarial practices and procedures, business English, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements specific to credit unions and the financial industry.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations applicable to credit unions and financial institutions.
• Knowledge of Symitar/Jack Henry software
• Skilled in MS Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn unfamiliar software.
• Skilled in operating computer equipment and general office machines such as personal computers, copiers, projection equipment, audio/video, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Video Communications.
• Ability to efficiently manage tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to efficiently understand and follow oral and written instructions, perform routine duties without close supervision, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other team members.
• Ability to coordinate several concurrent activities simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The team member does have supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity & Scope of Work

• The team member will ensure policies, procedures, and programs are consistently administered, aligned with organizational goals, and compliant with professional standards.
• The team member performs routine and generally related tasks without supervisory direction.
• Tasks may occasionally have to be coordinated, integrated, and/or prioritized.
• Courses of action are determined by established procedures and/or the VP, Controller
• The team member’s work is reviewed periodically for accuracy, completion, and compliance with the policies and procedures.
• The team member uses independent judgment in making decisions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• To perform this job successfully, the team member is frequently required to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Daily movements include sitting, standing, reaching, and grasping; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending possible onsite and offsite meetings.
• The team member must be able to exchange information, in person, in writing, and via telephone. Some degree of stress results from contact with management and other team members.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds across the office and load them onto shelves for various needs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work involves the typical risks and discomforts associated with an office environment but is usually in an adequately cooled, heated, lighted, and ventilated area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience
• Minimum one (1) year or supervisory or management experience, showcasing the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Prior work experience in a financial institution is preferred.
• Proficiency in using financial software and systems; experience with Workday/Symitar is a plus

For All Candidates

This is a Full-Time, Salary (exempt) role.

Wellby is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please contact Human Resources.Wellby provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email careers@wellbyfinancial.com or call 281-226-1696 for assistance. DisclaimerThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77058: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77058