Financial Accounting Analyst

Amalgamated Bank seeks a Financial Accounting Analyst who will work under the guidance of and assists the Accounting Senior Manager or relevant accounting manager to assist with preparing accounting information to support the monthly financial close process. The main role is to ensure daily integrity of the bank’s financial data and to perform required accounting processing. Secondarily, the Financial Analyst will assist on special projects to enhance and increase efficiency as it relates to the financial close process. Other requirements are ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements; monitor and strengthen internal controls; and ensure policy compliance.

 By joining our team, you’ll be joining a Bank that believes that that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected is essential for us to grow as a company. We are dedicated to building a more equitable world in our everyday practices by embracing the values of our employees and customers. 

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist in managing and review of the daily reconciliation process
2. Assist in monthly activities including journal entry preparation and month end close activities
3. Maintain AP/AR account balances by tracking open items and ensuring timely resolution 
4. Assist with follow up regarding aging items in processing systematics, unclaimed deposits, suspense, and wires GL daily
5. Assist in managing Fixed Assets, Prepaid Assets, and WIP accounting
6. Manage miscellaneous accounting (e.g. unposted items, check depositing)
7. Supports any other departmental function as needed
8. Manage departmental enhancement projects related to financial close process
9. Initiate and deploy automation opportunities and AI use cases

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software packages is desirable.  Axiom preferred.
3. Experience with Avid, and/or Navan preferred.
4. Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Strong organizational and time management skills.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this role is between $75,000.00 – $85,000.00. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferrable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.