Job Title: AVP of Accounting
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 13

SUMMARY

The AVP of Accounting works closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for ensuring that the Credit Union’s Accounting Department runs smoothly and efficiently by establishing and maintaining the fiscal record keeping system by utilizing generally accepted accounting principles, adhering to tax laws and regulatory compliance to properly reflect the financial position of the Credit Union, and ensuring department activities run smoothly and efficiently. Create an environment and culture to make members dreams come true.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones that the employee can be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties and trainings as dictated by their manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Experience - 5 to 10 years related experience.
Education - 4-year college degree or specialized course of study OR 10 plus years related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, members, and the general public.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Symitar software used to perform member transactions. Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Directly supervises the Accounting Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; processing timecards; creating and managing schedules.