Investor Reporting Accounting Associate II

Overview:

Completes a variety of routine clerical accounting duties and prepares routine investor reports and remittances or investor, Bank and general ledger reconciliations in compliance with investor guidelines or Bank policies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete timely and accurate reporting or reconciliation of mortgage portfolio activity to various private and/or agency investors to mitigate financial and reputational risks in accordance with investor servicing agreements and guidelines.
• Gather and research data to prepare routine investor accounting reports including daily, weekly and/or monthly departmental reporting assignments, remittances or Bank reconciliations.
• Complete research to resolve reconciliation reporting discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with internal cross-functional areas, business partners and investors to assist in resolution of routine to more complex inquiries and/or issues. 
• Update procedures due to changes in process or investor requirements as required.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures and limits focusing on observable breaches in Corporate Risk policies.
• 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 diversity 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:

The position works independently under general supervision. This position interacts with internal Bank partners as well as third party investors, with support of the Group Leader.

Education and Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience

Effective communication skills

Prior experience working under critical time constraints

Detail-oriented

Good organizational skills

Strong math skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of pertinent software products, including spreadsheet software

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge of the Bank’s servicing system

Minimum of 4 years’ investor reporting experience

Ability to engage and lead team members

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $18.57 - $30.95 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America