Did you know that M&T Bank made Forbes Magazine’s “400 Best Big Companies” list for the 10th time this year, that we’ve been in business for over 150 years and are one of the nation’s top 20 bank holding companies with close to $66 billion in assets? M&T Bank is a great place to be because we’re established, strong, and even in these turbulent financial times, we remain stable and profitable. We value work-life balance and carry out our mission of making M&T Bank the best place our employees have ever worked. Due to our consistent growth and prosperity, we are looking to fill a key Accountant/Financial Analyst II role within the Customer Asset Management department of M&T Bank. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares financial reports and projections. Conducts research and analysis to provide Bank management with financial data and analysis for use in setting and obtaining Bank objectives. Prepares accounting transactions in support of the Default departments within the Customer Asset Management group. Over sees and coordinates daily departmental workflow of the Default Accounting group. Prepares default accounting reports for management Coordinate daily workflow within the Default Accounting group Process and/or review and approve accounting transactions, for funds received and required disbursements, in support of the various Default departments Prepare and/or review final loan loss reconciliations Participate in or facilitate process innovation and/or special projects assigned by supervisor/manager BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Three to five years proven accounting or auditing related experience Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to manage priorities to meet multiple changing objectives and deadlines Solid experience in Excel spreadsheets, Access, Word and presentation software Must have excellent communication skills to be able to present to a target audience Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of personnel IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with LPS Mortgage Servicing System Mortgage servicing investor’s and FHA, VA and private mortgage insurance agency’s regulations and guidelines Default mortgage servicing experience Knowledge of OFCS and VIEWPO mainframe applications