About the role
- Overview Participates in supporting all accounting or mortgage investor-related projects, analysis and conversions for Banking Services. Maintains those aspects of Bank loan systems supporting accounting functions, including but are not limited to, consumer, commercial and residential mortgage loan systems. Establishes and maintains the coding for accounting interfaces and output reporting to support accurate and timely posting of transactions to general ledger and DDA accounts. Supports internal and external reporting of financial information and regulatory reporting. Provides analytical, operational and/or project support to their unit on one or more of the systems. Primary Responsibilities
- Provide support from an accounting or investor reporting standpoint for loan and/or deposit conversions and upgrades for all lending and deposit systems, which may include general ledger interfaces and automated balancing functions. Using technical solutions, support the improvement and implementation of existing and new processes related to accounting for various lending and/or deposit products that enhance Department efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the creation of business requirements documents, functional requirements and testing and implementing of those new requirements. May support the monthly closing of the general ledger by analyzing and interpreting account fluctuations and completing monthly and quarterly reporting. May process manual functions in the absence of an automated solution. Prepare monthly variance analyses, reconciliations, tests of accounting data integrity and work paper review. Review the Bank's accounting transaction documentation for completeness and accuracy; research account variances. May provide report deliverables to business partners and investors as required.
- Support the integration of acquired portfolios to the Bank's systems. Complete research to resolve reconciliation reporting discrepancies as needed; document and communicate discrepancies to business partners and clients as applicable. May serves as user administrator to various Bank and investor systems. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
- Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- 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. Scope of Responsibilities This position works independently under general supervision. The jobholder interacts with internal business partners as well as internal and external auditors, with support of more experienced personnel. Products supported by the position could include one or more of the following Consumer Lending, Commercial and Business Banking Lending including Leasing, Auto Floor Plan and Residential Mortgage Lending. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities None Education and
- Experience Required Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year’s accounting, audit and/or financial institution experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 year’s accounting, audit and/or financial institution experience
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong knowledge of pertinent software products
- Experience working under critical time constraints Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills Detail-oriented Good organizational skills Emerging problem-solving skills Education and
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or Finance with significant Accounting coursework)
- Knowledge of the Bank’s servicing system
- Strong data management experience
- Knowledge and application of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Physical Requirements M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $54,100.00 - $90,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. 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. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice