Financial Accounting Analyst

Amalgamated Bank of NY • New York, NY

75d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Amalgamated Bank seeks a Financial Accounting Analyst who will work under the guidance of and assists the Accounting Senior Manager or relevant accounting manager to assist with preparing accounting information to support the monthly financial close process. The main role is to ensure daily integrity of the bank’s financial data and to perform required accounting processing. Secondarily, the Financial Analyst will assist on special projects to enhance and increase efficiency as it relates to the financial close process. Other requirements are ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements; monitor and strengthen internal controls; and ensure policy compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software packages is desirable. Axiom preferred
• Experience with Avid, and/or Navan preferred
• Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and review of the daily reconciliation process
• Assist in monthly activities including journal entry preparation and month end close activities
• Maintain AP/AR account balances by tracking open items and ensuring timely resolution
• Assist with follow up regarding aging items in processing systematics, unclaimed deposits, suspense, and wires GL daily
• Assist in managing Fixed Assets, Prepaid Assets, and WIP accounting
• Manage miscellaneous accounting (e.g. unposted items, check depositing)
• Supports any other departmental function as needed
• Manage departmental enhancement projects related to financial close process
• Initiate and deploy automation opportunities and AI use cases

Benefits

• Starting base salary between $75,000.00 – $85,000.00
• Hybrid work model with three days or more on-site per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees