Operational Accounting Associate III – Banking Controls

Location: Hybrid position in Buffalo, New York, United States

Salary: $20.55–$34.25 hourly USD

Company

M&T Bank provides banking and financial services with a focus on controlled, compliant financial operations.

What you will do

• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and demand deposit accounts accurately and on schedule.
• Identify out-of-balance conditions, unusual activity, aged items, and reconciliation system outages.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounting reports for Finance, Audit, and SOX reporting.
• Research complex issues, resolve problems, and escalate matters when appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams, business partners, and investors to resolve inquiries.
• Update procedures, support new business initiatives, and mentor less experienced staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations, research aged items, and prepare accounting reports.
• Ability to follow corporate risk, compliance, operational risk, and internal control requirements.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role based in Buffalo, New York.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a hybrid environment.
• Support financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal control standards.
• Participate in audit and regulatory remediation activities.
• Receive market-informed compensation based on knowledge, skills, and experience.