Accounting Manager

Why Join Us? 

Seattle Credit Union is proud to be an employer committed to the growth and prosperity of its employees, members, and the community. We work in a culture where voices are amplified to drive meaningful change and generate non-stop impact. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, such as employee-paid medical benefits, 401k matching, and generous time off, such as for volunteering and even to celebrate your birthday! We provide opportunities for employees to learn and grow while fostering an inclusive work culture, and we have a tremendously diverse workforce that drives our ability to innovate and maintain excellence. 

Seattle Credit Union is dedicated to helping our members achieve financial prosperity by providing education and banking services that meet their personal goals. We are Inclusive, Inventive and Invested. We are Seattle Credit Union - we build strong and trusting relationships in service of our Mission. Seattle Credit Union is proud to be intentional in recruiting, hiring, and promoting a workplace that is inclusive.  

JOB TITLE: Accounting Manager

Department: Accounting

FLSA Status: Exempt

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for an Accounting Manager who is driven to have a positive impact on the employee and member experience. You are a strategic thinker with a bias for action. You have a relentless pursuit of excellence while bringing others along. You do not settle for mediocrity and are comfortable with challenging the status quo. If you’re always looking for more efficient and innovative ways of working, are thoughtful, intentional, and collaborative, we would love to talk to you!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At Seattle Credit Union, we believe great work starts with great people. As a mission-driven organization, we are committed to fostering leadership at every level and live our values of being inclusive, invested, and inventive while building strong relationships across our teams and the communities we serve. By welcoming every voice, encouraging creative thinking, problem-solving, and supporting continuous growth and collaboration, we empower our employees to thrive while helping make prosperity a reality for our members and the communities we serve.

The Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of Seattle Credit Union’s financial operations. This role leads day-to-day accounting operations, develops the accounting team, strengthens financial controls, and continuously improves processes and systems that support reliable financial reporting and sound business decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting and supporting schedules.
• Review financial results, identify unusual trends or variances, and partner with the VP of Accounting to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the integrity and appropriate structure of the chart of accounts.
• Establish and monitor accounting workflows, deadlines, and quality standards.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain effective accounting controls and procedures that support accurate financial reporting and safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensure accounting practices remain aligned with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate accounting support for internal and external audits, examinations, and regulatory reporting.
• Identify control gaps or operational risks and recommend practical improvements.
• Maintain clear accounting documentation, procedures, and supporting records.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and strengthen accounting processes.
• Lead or support accounting system enhancements, implementations, integrations, testing, and process redesign.
• Develop scalable processes that improve accuracy, controls, turnaround time, and the employee experience.
• Partner across Finance and other departments to improve the quality and flow of financial information.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members through clear expectations, regular feedback, and ongoing development.
• Build team capability and cross-training to strengthen coverage, consistency, and continuity of accounting operations.
• Prioritize team workload and help employees navigate competing deadlines and business needs.
• Foster an environment of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared ownership.
• Support employee growth by identifying development opportunities and strengthening accounting knowledge across the team.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted accounting resource to leaders and business partners across Seattle Credit Union.
• Translate accounting requirements and financial information into clear, practical guidance for non-finance partners.
• Partner with departments to research and resolve accounting questions, discrepancies, and operational issues.
• Support new initiatives, products, or organizational changes by evaluating accounting impacts and helping establish appropriate processes and controls.
• Provide analysis and financial insights that support effective business decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex accounting processes and competing reporting deadlines.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ability to communicate financial and accounting concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Experience improving accounting processes, workflows, or systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including tools used to analyze, reconcile, and validate financial information.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with an understanding of broader organizational priorities.
• A collaborative leadership style and demonstrated ability to build productive relationships across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with reconciliation software.
• Experience in a credit union, bank, or other regulated financial-services environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory reporting, financial examinations, or external audits.
• Experience implementing or optimizing accounting/ERP systems.

Working Conditions:

• This is a hybrid role with work performed remotely as well as in an office and/or branch environment in the Greater Seattle area of Washington State.
• Team members may attend special off-hour meetings and seminars.
• The nature of work may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation: Compensation is based on the candidate's geographical location, calculated based on an adjustment factor from the Seattle area market compensation.

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across teams and departments.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes.
• Respond to questions, issues, or requests with empathy and sound judgment.
• Support team initiatives, projects, or process improvements as assigned.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Seattle Credit Union supports and invests in our employees. We offer many great benefits, including low-cost medical contributions and zero contributions for dental and vision plans. Additionally, SCU offers a generous paid time off program and a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%.

At-Will Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that celebrates our collective differences and encourages all to apply, including those with different backgrounds, disability, ages, ethnicities, races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, national origins, or veteran status’ protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.