Accounting Manager

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, cash management, month- and year-end close, external audit coordination, financial reporting, tax filings, billing, collections, internal controls, and team coaching to improve processes and support budgeting and planning.
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Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy? Join CU*Answers as our Accounting Manager and play a key leadership role in supporting the financial operations of CU*Answers and its affiliated organizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a cooperative that supports credit unions nationwide.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting team. 
  • Coach, mentor, and develop employees while helping drive department success. 
  • Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, cash management, and other accounting functions. 
  • Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including external audit coordination. 
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting, tax filings, and regulatory compliance. 
  • Support monthly billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes. 
  • Maintain accounting systems, documentation, and internal controls. 
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, planning, reporting, and process improvements. 
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience. 
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. 
  • Experience with Microsoft Office; Microsoft GP or Business Central experience is a plus. 
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. 
Why You'll Love Working With Us

At CU*Answers, you'll join a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence financial operations across multiple organizations while helping develop a talented accounting team in a cooperative culture built on trust and service.

What is CU*Answers?

CU*Answers is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) owned by the credit unions we serve. We provide technology, operations, accounting, and business solutions that help credit unions better serve their members. Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership and expertise can make a lasting impact on the cooperative movement. 

Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

CU*Answers operates in a professional office building setting. Some job assignments at CU*Answers are primarily conducted within the office building(s) while others have moderate to extensive travel responsibilities as described in the Job Functions and/or Job Qualifications section(s) above. CU*Answers is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position.

Notice

This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CU*Answers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CU*Answers has defined this position to be.

CU*Answers will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of qualified applicants unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. Disabled individuals who feel accommodation is needed to perform their job, or the job for which they have applied, must notify CU*Answers in writing of the need for reasonable accommodation within 180 days after the date the individual knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. CU*Answers, thereafter, will make all reasonable accommodations unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.

CU*Answers is willing to accommodate disabilities to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. CU*Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Previous leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Microsoft GP or Business Central
  • Experience managing month-end and year-end close and coordinating external audits
  • Experience overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, cash management
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
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The Company
HQ: Grand Rapids, MI
212 Employees
Year Founded: 1970

What We Do

CU*Answers was founded 50 years ago and is a 100% credit union-owned CUSO located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We build core solutions, not just core software. CU*Answers offers a wide variety of services for credit unions including its flagship CU*BASE processing system in both an online (SaaS) and in-house environment; self-service options featuring the It’s Me 247 Online Banking product, member check processing and direct deposit processing services. CU*Answers provides combined services to over 270 credit unions nationally representing over 2 million members and $23 billion in credit union assets. For more information about how “We Make Credit Unions Go” please visit CU*Answers at www.cuanswers.com.

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