Senior Operational Accounting Specialist

M&T Bank Corporation; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Getzville, NY-based M&T Bank Corporation seeks an accounting professional to reconcile assigned GL accounts and DDAs, ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements. You will identify aged or unusual items and research complex issues while supporting cross-functional partners.

The role involves preparing routine accounting reports, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to process improvements. A high school diploma with relevant experience is required, with competitive hourly pay and a

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED plus 3 years relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and report assigned portfolio activity to Finance/Audit/SOX to ensure GAAP statements.
• Gather and research data to prepare routine accounting reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Perform problem resolution to identify issues and elevate as appropriate.
• Research to resolve aged items and system outages on reconciliations.
• Communicate with internal cross-functional areas and investors to assist resolution.
• Update procedures due to process changes with input from senior accountants.
• Participate in new business initiatives under Manager’s direction.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff on routine tasks.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and risk controls.
• Promote M&T Bank brand and belonging.
• Maintain internal controls and respond to audit findings.
• Complete other related duties.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Data gathering

Problem resolution

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Getzville, NY-based M&T Bank Corporation seeks an accounting professional to reconcile assigned GL accounts and DDAs, ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements. You will identify aged or unusual items and research complex issues while supporting cross-functional partners.

The role involves preparing routine accounting reports, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to process improvements. A high school diploma with relevant experience is required, with competitive hourly pay and a