Accounting - Sup - Accounting

Golden 1 Credit Union; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento is seeking a Sup - Accounting to lead the Accounting Department, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting while upholding regulatory compliance. The role is hybrid in Sacramento and reports to the Sr Manager - Accounting.

You will develop staff, manage payroll and management reports, supervise general ledger activities, and collaborate with other departments to sustain strong internal controls and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressively increasing responsibilities in accounting in financial institutions or equivalent.
• Leadership experience or supervisory responsibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting Department to achieve strategic goals, coach and develop staff.
• Administer payroll, personnel reports, and management analyses.
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations, journals, and accounting reports.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate financial flow.
• Assist with audits, regulatory examinations, and budget preparation.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Title: Sup - Accounting
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Sr Manager - Accounting
Department: Accounting
Job Code: 5012
Pay Range: $93,700.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location: Hybrid in Sacramento, CA

Who We Are

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative and results-driven accounting professional with strong leadership, technical accounting, and financial reporting expertise. You are passionate about developing high-performing teams, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. With a proactive, detail-oriented approach, you build strong partnerships across the organization, drive continuous improvement, and deliver timely, reliable financial information while fostering a culture of accountability, care, and exceptional member service.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Accounting Department team members in meeting the credit union’s strategic goals by: * Creates a motivational atmosphere that leads by coaching, training, counseling, monitoring and positive feedback/evaluations to team members. * Maintains an effective and open working environment, promoting teamwork and communication among team members. * Communicates and interacts with Manager and staff to develop, implement and monitor annual goals and objectives. * Administer, process, and maintain staff payroll, personnel reports and management analysis and summary reports. * Oversee departmental job functions for compliance, timeliness and accuracy. * Identify, investigate, and respond to and or resolve problems and complaints. * Report/escalate any potential issue that may affect system integrity or accurate reporting using established procedures. * Approve department work and monitor employee overtime. * Ensure all hardware and software is maintained in excellent working condition. * Occasionally communicate to Senior Management items relating to product, services and industry trends as well as inquiries, follow up on escalated issues. * Monitor and control the efficient use of supplies and equipment. * Occasionally update peers or superiors at meetings or in writing on Accounting Department initiatives.
• Foster a caring and engaging work environment for every team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through words and actions, ensuring positive employee morale. * Lead and mentor staff to achieve the credit union’s strategic goals through coaching, training, and development. * Foster a positive, open, and collaborative team environment that promotes communication, teamwork, and professional growth. * Offer guidance and support to help team members grow and improve in their roles. * Identify and address staff development needs and implement training programs to ensure the team’s ongoing success. * Develop and implement individual performance plans, aligning them with department goals. * Provide regular feedback, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when needed, ensuring team performance and accountability. * Prepare timely employee performance evaluations and make recommendations for employee promotions. * Hire staff.
• Oversee, monitor, review, and approve the following functions: * Research and resolution of moderately complex issues and outages. * General ledger reconciliations. * Data entry and recordkeeping. * Journal entries. * Accounting department projects. * Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports. * Maintenance of current procedure manual for all staff functions. * Updates to procedures in response to changes in operational activities, corporate policy, or technological upgrades. * Maintenance of sub-ledgers. * Process improvements and implementation of controls to accounting systems and procedures to mitigate/resolve systemic issues and outages. * Preparation of audit work papers/computer spreadsheets for outside auditors. * Compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to ensure accounting activities are accurately reflected and properly flow through accounting systems.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, annual independent audits, and internal audits, as assigned.
• Assist Controller in updating corporate policies and processes, as assigned.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the annual budget and other projections as requested by management.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, annual independent audits, and internal audits as necessary. This includes assisting in the development of the audited financial statements including footnote calculations and narratives. Research and develop new footnotes from accounting literature, as applicable.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
• Communicate issues timely and via proper escalation channels (i.e., Operational and Member Impact Alerts).
• Ensure compliance with, and efficacy of, internal controls.
• Conduct special studies, projects, ad-hoc reporting, reviews, analyses, and all other duties, as assigned.
  

Qualificiations And Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required
• 5+ years of progressively increasing responsibilities in accounting ideally gained in a financial institution or equivalent experience required
• Leadership experience or responsibility in a supervisory role preferred
  

Why Join Us

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market-competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well-being and work-life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

Disclaimer/Intent And Function Of Job Descriptions

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union’s discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.