Accounting Manager

LGE Community Credit Union; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LGE Community Credit Union is seeking an Accounting Manager to supervise daily accounting operations and lead the team through month-end closes, reconciliations, and GAAP reporting.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, regulatory reporting, and collaboration across departments. CPA is required, and prior credit union or financial institution experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or 7+ years high-level accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience.
• CPA certification required.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Experience with GAAP and regulatory reporting (e.g., Call Report).
• Preferred: experience in credit unions/financial institutions.
• Experience with Workday or other accounting reconciliation software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including month/quarter/year-end closes, GL, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Hire, train, develop, and lead accounting staff while overseeing tasks.
• Improve internal controls and accounting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting package per GAAP.
• Produce financial reports using Excel (PivotTables, VBA, macros).
• Coordinate with other departments and finance for accurate records.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

GAAP

Regulatory reporting

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

CPA certificate

Tools

Workday

Job description

This position is responsible for supervising the day-to-day accounting operations. These responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the month-end financial close process, reviewing monthly reconciliations, compiling and analyzing data. Work product will be used in the accounting, regulatory reporting, and financial reporting functions of the Credit Union. The Accounting Manager must be a detailed oriented leader with an analytical mindset.

What You'll Do

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: month, quarter, and year-end process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, and general ledger, payroll, and fixed assets reconciliations

• Hire, train, develop, and lead accounting staff members while overseeing departmental tasks

• Provide internal control and process improvement of accounting functions to maintain accuracy and improve efficiency

• Prepare monthly financial reporting package in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Ability to review data sets, implement complex searches, and produce financial reports with use of Microsoft Excel Visual Basic, Macros, and/or Pivot tables

• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with all Credit Union departments

• Communicate with the finance department to accurately record investment portfolio transaction activity

• Assist auditors with periodic auditing of the organization's financial records

• Review tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely remittance of federal, state, county, and city tax returns

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of regulatory reports including Call Report (Form 5300), Report of Transaction Accounts, Other Deposits, and Vault Cash (FR 2900)

• Proactively research new and emerging financial accounting standards (FASB)

• Maintain familiarity with and follow all policies, procedures and processes which have been established in order to meet compliance requirements of all applicable federal regulations. The regulations include but are not limited to the Privacy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Reg. CC and Patriot Act

Who You Are

• Required: Bachelor of Science or Business Administration in Accounting and/or 7+ years high-level accounting experience

• Required: Minimum of 3 years management experience

• Required: Highly efficient in Microsoft Excel

• Required: CPA Certificate

• Preferred: Experience in public accounting and/or experience in a credit union/financial institution

• Preferred: Experience with Workday or other accounting reconciliation software

• Ability to work with all levels of management, multitask, and prioritize

• Detail oriented with strong organizational & time management skills