Operational Accounting Associate II
About The Position
Overview: Reconciliation of assigned GL accounts and DDAs timely and accurately. Identify out of balance conditions, fraud, and unusual or aged items in assigned accounts and escalate per procedures. Primary Responsibilities: Timely and accurate reconciliation / reporting of assigned portfolio activity to Finance / Audit / SOX to ensure accurate Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. Gather and research data to prepare routine accounting reports including daily, weekly and/or monthly departmental reporting assignments. With assistance, performs research to resolve reconciliation discrepancies. Communicate with internal cross-functional areas, business partners and investors to assist in resolution of routine inquiries/issues. Update procedures due to changes in process or accounting requirements with input from Operational Accountants II, III, IV or Manager. Adhere to established policies, procedures and limits focusing on observable breaches in Corporate Risk policies. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. Complete other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/GED
- 2 yrs work experience
Responsibilities
- Reconciliation of assigned GL accounts and DDAs timely and accurately.
- Identify out of balance conditions, fraud, and unusual or aged items in assigned accounts and escalate per procedures.
- Timely and accurate reconciliation / reporting of assigned portfolio activity to Finance / Audit / SOX to ensure accurate Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Gather and research data to prepare routine accounting reports including daily, weekly and/or monthly departmental reporting assignments.
- With assistance, performs research to resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
- Communicate with internal cross-functional areas, business partners and investors to assist in resolution of routine inquiries/issues.
- Update procedures due to changes in process or accounting requirements with input from Operational Accountants II, III, IV or Manager.
- Adhere to established policies, procedures and limits focusing on observable breaches in Corporate Risk policies.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
- As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
