Senior Accounting Team Lead

Socket.dev; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ValleyStar Credit Union is seeking an Accountant II Team Lead to support management in day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial statements and regulatory reporting.

The role involves overseeing ledgers and sub-ledgers, coordinating month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Strong Excel skills, banking familiarity, and prior supervisory experience are preferred. Located in a corporate setting with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience within an accounting setting.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Experience in banking is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of GAAP and strong accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work and acts as a liaison to a section of the Accounting Department with minimal supervision.
• Provides daily maintenance of accounting records to include reconciling and/or reviewing critical general ledger accounts from other team members.
• Prepares, files, and/or reviews routine financial reports, vendor and regulatory reports as directed, with minimal supervision, to include escheatments, personal property taxes, sales and use taxes, withholdings, etc.
• Assists other departments and accounting staff in the interpretation of accounting entries, reports, and special projects.
• Maintains Accounts Payable software to ensure employee access and general ledger accounts are accurate. Verify the accuracy of all information related to invoices and/or expenses as provided by the processor and approve for payment.
• Maintains and/or reviews Fixed Assets and Prepaid sub-ledgers and post-closing entries each month.
• Responsible for assisting with the month-end closing in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of monthly financials.
• Reconciles and/or reviews assigned Asset, Liability, and Equity accounts on a daily and/or monthly basis.
• Assist the Accounting Manager and the management team in preparing for audits.
• May assist with the credit union’s payroll process of managing payroll preparation by reviewing/reconciling, and posting payroll sub-ledgers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Banking domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounts payable software

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

ValleyStar Credit Union is seeking an Accountant II Team Lead to support management in day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial statements and regulatory reporting.

The role involves overseeing ledgers and sub-ledgers, coordinating month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Strong Excel skills, banking familiarity, and prior supervisory experience are preferred. Located in a corporate setting with standard business hours.