Manager Environmental Accounting Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Working at Kirtland CU is more than a job-it's a career, and one in the financial world! We pride ourselves on helping our employees learn, grow, and advance in any direction they choose. We offer a highly competitive salary, great benefits package and an energetic, vibrant work environment.

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager to join Kirtland Credit Union! This is a regular, full-time, based at our Gibson Operations Center in Albuquerque with hybrid opportunity after a period and based on manager discretion.

Join the rest of our teammates and become eligible for a generous benefits package that we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement savings program that includes employer match.

• Paid time off with accrual starting from day one.

• 11 Paid holidays off during the year!

• Tuition Reimbursement for College Degrees

• Employee Clothing Advance

• Fitness Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Travel Assistance

This is what we would like you to do:

Manage, maintain, and develop reliable accounting information systems and report on income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital for fulfillment of financial reporting requirements. Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to enable employee engagement and continuing development while supporting the credit union’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and service standards. Build relationships with other KCU departments by maintaining effective communication and coordination. Ensure that reports, accounts, systems, policies, and practices adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), NCUA guidelines and KCU Policies.

Primary Job Duties:

• Manage the accounting department reporting functions in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports for external compliance, the Board of Directors, Asset/Liability Committee (ALCO) and Executive Leadership in a complete, timely and accurate manner.

• Assist with the annual operating expense budget preparation, providing support and assistance to all KCU departments and personnel.

• Manage all accounting department functions. Assist and provide support to the Vice President Controller as needed in achieving effective operations and successful results in the Finance & Accounting functions and KCU as a whole.

• Supervise and lead a high performing team striving toward continuous quality improvement. Ensure sufficient staff cross training on all functions to provide adequate backup coverage needed in the operation of the credit union.

• Identify and implement process efficiencies and improvements. Maintain training and procedure documentation to current practices.

• Manage the accounting and reporting processes for the secondary market mortgage-backed securities and loan servicing portfolios.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business studies from an accredited college or university with successful completion of a minimum 15 credit hours in accounting.

Experience Required:

• Five to eight years of recent experience with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or supervisor role in accounting.

• Experience in a financial institution preferred.

• An advanced degree may be substituted for work experience

• Experience in employee training and coaching

• Excellent understanding of the general ledger and components as well as internal compiled financial statements.

• Experience in data analysis, problem solving, identifying, and correcting errors and improving processes or procedures to prevent future errors.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.

• Detail oriented and well organized.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks with consistent accuracy.

• Must work cooperatively with and be willing to assist others (team player).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to explain/teach complex processes to team and internal members.

• Problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution.

• Ability to manage project development and implementation.

• Proficient data entry skills, with the ability to self-check work.

• Proficient in MS Office Including Outlook, Excel, Adobe, and Word.

• Ability to learn and effectively use all software applications required.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, visit our careers page at www.kirtlandcu.org/careers

Kirtland Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.