Accounting Manager

Join Our Team as an Accounting Manager Drive Growth, Inspire Teams, and Make a Local Impact!

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations, regulatory reporting, and financial reporting while supporting our mission of relationship-based, community-focused banking.

Reports to:VP Controller

Location:Corporate Headquarters, Montgomery New York

Bank

Hours:

Monday Friday 8:15 am 5:00 pm

The Accounting Manager oversees all accounting functions, including regulatory and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness. This role is responsible for managing daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities and supporting the overall financial operations of the Bank.

The Accounting Manager partners closely with the Controller/CFO to recommend, develop, and maintain sound accounting principles, policies, and procedures that support compliant and effective financial and regulatory reporting. In addition, this position provides leadership and direction to accounting staff, ensuring work is appropriately assigned, deadlines are met, and operational efficiencies are achieved.

• Financial accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience with regulatory and financial reporting in a banking environment preferred.
• Knowledge of community banking operations and regulations is strongly preferred.
• 25 years of related accounting experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or people leadership experience.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.

At our core, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job — you're building a career with a community-focused organization that's committed to your growth, well-being, and success.

We offer competitive benefits and a workplace culture that supports both professional development and personal fulfillment
, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
  , and supplemental health options
• Benefits available for both Full-Time and Part-Time employees
• 401(k) with employer match to support your future
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually to help you grow your skills
• Paid time off
  , holidays, and flexible schedules (based on position)
• Performance-based pay increases and employee recognition programs
• Free checking accounts
  , loan discounts
  , and other financial perks
• Dress Down Fridays and a fun, inclusive work environment
• Opportunities to give back through our Community Service Program
• Ongoing mentorship, cross-training
  , and career advancement support
• Long-term disability, life insurance
  , and more for your peace of mind

The annual salary range for this role is $81,393 to $101,741 negotiable based on years of experience, skill set, qualifications and other relevant factors.

Incentive compensation is available based on bank performance goals. Paid annually (based on hire date)

Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 5 lbs. Capable of climbing/descending stairs in emergency. Able to operate routine office equipment including telephone, copier, facsimile, and calculator and able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day. Able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.

Capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance. Also able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

The successful candidate will be able to perform the essential functions of the role independently or collaboratively as part of a team. This includes the ability to plan and manage work activities for themselves and others, understand and follow written and verbal instructions, and communicate information clearly and logically. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing basic mathematical calculations is important.

This role requires professionalism, patience, and the ability to interact…