This position is responsible for writing and maintaining all of our corporate accounting policies and internal process documentation as well as for providing appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of GAAP. In addition, the position is responsible for SOX, compliance inquiries and vendor management requests.
Essential Job Function
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Assist in writing and maintenance of Corporate Accounting policies and internal process documentation.
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Responsible for providing appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of GAAP for business partners across the organization.
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Keep current on industry accounting issues and literature to ensure companywide compliance and application.
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Prepare written summaries supporting accounting positions taken on significant or complex transactions.
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Work collaboratively with external auditors and other outside sources to ensure accounting compliance with regulators, GAAP, and SEC requirements where applicable.
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Manage financial accounting’s EUCs.
Skills
Professional, technical accounting expertise, analytical, strong verbal & written communication.
Experience
Prior experience working in a corporate accounting policy environment. Minimum 5 years of experience working as an accountant. Demonstrated experience in writing and maintaining corporate accounting policies and internal process documentation. Responsible for providing appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of GAAP. Experience providing analytical accounting support and assisting in the resolution of accounting problems. Prepared written summaries supporting accounting positions taken on significant or complex transactions. Experience with understanding and implementing accounting standards.
Education & Credentials
BS in Accounting or Finance. Graduate degree in Business or Finance a plus.
Salary Range: $115,000 to $130,000
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What We Do
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) is a privately-owned wholesale bank that helps community lenders in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands advance housing and community growth. The FHLBNY membership is comprised of commercial banks, savings banks, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance companies and community development financial institutions.
The FHLBNY is part of the Congressionally-chartered, nationwide Federal Home Loan Bank System, which was created in 1932 to provide a flexible liquidity source for member community lenders engaged in home mortgage and neighborhood lending. The mission of the FHLBNY is to advance housing opportunity and local community development by maximizing the capacity of community-based member lenders to serve their markets.
Since the FHLBNY is a secured lender, all of its credit products require real estate related collateral. The FHLBNY enables local lenders to extend affordable credit to their communities. Thanks to the Federal Home Loan Bank System, communities across the country have access to more affordable housing, small business, and community development programs.
