Accounting Lead

Level: Experienced | Location: Lakeport Business Center - Klamath Falls, OR 97601 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Not Specified | Salary Range: $22.00 - $33.00 Hourly | Travel Percentage: Negligible | Job Shift: Day | Job Category: Banking The Accounting Lead ensures the Accounting team is listening, thinking, and taking action to meet needs and provide solutions in the fulfillment of Sage CU mission of providing our members and communities with the opportunity to prosper. Essential Job Functions Embracing a philosophy of continuous improvement to ensure optimization of internal controls, processes, and backup duties while ensuring process documentation is kept up to date. Mentor, train, and provide guidance to junior accounting staff. Oversee daily operations of department and assist team members with problems, while allocating staff resources. Back up areas as needed to ensure timely completion of the teams’ duties and functions. Work collaboratively with the Controller to ensure accurate and timely financial, statistical, and accounting records. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records by performing regular reconciliations and analysis. Provide oversight and management of the inventory program to ensure accountability and accurate tracking. Assist the CFO and Controller with monthly, quarterly, and annual processes such as the FHLB Collateralization review, examinations, month end closing, annual property tax returns, and research when needed. Assist with the completion of the NCUA 5300 report, board reporting, weekly and monthly Public Funds reporting and quarterly visa reporting. Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation and support to auditors. Participate in department and organizational Projects. Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and regulations and ensure compliance. Facilitate time card management for the department. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor, informing them of all pertinent problems, irregularities, new developments, and other important information within area of responsibility. Qualifications Education and Experience 5-10 years of financial services or related experience preferred A Bachelor’s degree or comparable professional training preferred. Ability to train, motivate and influence people as part of a team Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong ability to organize, coordinate and direct tasks Strong analytical, decision-making skills, making recommendations, solving complex problems, detail oriented Superior written and verbal communication skills are required Excellent technical skills/functional spreadsheet knowledge Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations. Physical Considerations A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) is necessary. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds Stooping; kneeling; crouching; and reaching below, at, and over shoulder level required Sitting – 80%; standing and walking - 20% Hearing, visual, and verbal ability required. Sage Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The good faith hourly salary range for this position is $22/hr - $33/hr. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, including bonafide factors, operational needs, and the finalized job description. The hourly salary may vary above or below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr