Manager of Accounts Payable

Description

Lead and manage accounting team members with general accounting functions that may include cash and bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and other functions to ensure accurate systems and record keeping.

LOCATION

Mountain America Center - Hybrid:

9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070

SCHEDULE

Full Time

To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.

The Manager Accounting may lead teams responsible for Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Operations, Reporting, etc.
Mentor and coach department accounting personnel to promote quality service, accuracy, and efficiency.
Establish performance goals and measures facilitate automation and effective use of available technology.
Establish, maintain, and administer internal control procedures, and standard operating procedures, within the department or credit union.
Assist with month-end close and participate in, review of general ledger and internal financial statements.
Responsible for oversight of GL, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and other operational accounting functions.
Provide requested documentation for external auditors and NCUA examiners.
Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts completed by direct reports to ensure proper use of accounting principles, and prepare reconciliations, as assigned.
Propose adjusting entries to accounting records to maintain accuracy.
Set and facilitate the achievement of department objectives – working with management to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant field required
Master’s degree in Accounting or relevant field preferred
5 years of related work experience in reconciling high volume, complex accounts using computer generated records.
2 years of experience leading people in a lead and/or manager role.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

CPA license preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Extensive knowledge and application of methods or procedures in Accounting operations and reporting
Thorough knowledge of related disciplines to anticipate impact across the organization
Problem solving skills
Verbal/written communication skills

Leadership and Organization Development

Personally, trains and develops direct reports and demonstrates ownership in the development of each team member, with emphasis on leveraging diversity
Works effectively and regularly across functions
Responsible for effectiveness of team and performance results

Scope and Strategic Impact

Manages daily activities of staff
Manages operational activities of relevant business processes; accountable to BU leadership
Responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team
Limited to no revenue generation responsibilities (except for sales roles)
May have some budget responsibility
Operates with some autonomy on role specific operational matters
Proactively identifies and resolves issues that impact the business.
Sets objectives for self and/or a team/project members
Delivers the results that have a tangible impact for function or business process
May provide some input to strategic planning
Implements strategic plans with consideration of available resources and operational challenges
Strategic planning horizon generally 6 months or less

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Applies significant knowledge of principles, advanced techniques and theories to create unprecedented solutions
Uses extensive intuition and experience to complement data
Gathers and analyzes information at an advanced level
Implementation of solutions requires a short to medium term view

Other Skills and Abilities

Experience with Workday Financials, Jack Henry Symitar and Correlation KeyStone and other accounting software
Thorough understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
Proactively solves problems and actively improves processes to create efficiencies
Professional, exercises personal discretion and independent judgement
Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and collaborate with multiple teams
Possess a desire and willingness to learn and continually update knowledge of financial concepts, strategies, systems etc.