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Accountant II (contract)

BNY, Florida, New York, United States

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BNY At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Position Overview:

BNY is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant II – Finance to join our Client Onboarding / Conversions team. This role is integral to ensuring the accurate, efficient, and compliant processing of finance activities in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley, regulatory requirements, local and consolidated GAAP, and internal controls. As part of the Record to Report (R2R) process, this individual will support accounting operations from transaction recording through close, consolidation, and external financial reporting. In addition to performing core accounting functions, the Accountant III will play a key role in client onboarding, conversions, static data mapping, and standardizing reporting on the BNYM accounting platform. Key Responsibilities: Support onboarding of new clients by aligning client data with BNY Mellon systems and standards. Collaborate with Trades, Reconciliation, Valuation, Client Onboarding, and Technology Support teams to ensure seamless integration and high-quality service delivery. Foot ledgers to subsidiary ledgers for all funds prior to conversion onto BNYM's accounting platform. Standardize client reporting during intake using approved tools and technologies. Review and validate static data mapping to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting standards. Communicate with clients and third parties to enhance the quality and clarity of client instructions. Support accurate Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for assigned funds during each measurement cycle. Perform moderately complex accounting tasks including: Preparing and posting journal entries. Performing accruals and adjustments. Reconciling general ledger accounts. Ensuring the trial balance is accurate and reflects correct financial transactions. Provide support for audits, regulatory inquiries, ad-hoc reporting requests, and special projects. Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Ensure all financial processes comply with SOX and other regulatory frameworks. Apply technical accounting guidance in alignment with global process standards. Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting processes and workflows. Participate in system implementations and upgrades (ERP and R2R tools). Track and report performance metrics at the functional, team, and individual level. Take part in rotation assignments across business lines, legal entities, and regions to gain exposure to BNYM’s diverse operations and compliance requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus. 3-6 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance, preferably in financial services or public accounting. Solid understanding of the full accounting cycle, from transaction through consolidation and financial reporting. Experience working with accounting systems, such as PeopleSoft, and ERP/R2R tools. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024 Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024 “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024 Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023 Pay Rate Range:

$28 - $35 USD hourly Additional Notes:

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. Benefits Information:

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions. BNY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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