Senior Accounting Specialist

BNY is seeking a Senior Specialist, Accounting to support complex financial reporting for our global investment and wealth management businesses. This role manages month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy with US GAAP and internal policies. You will collaborate with finance, risk, and operations teams, support audits, and enhance controls and processes. At BNY, you'll join a culture grounded in integrity, client focus, and DEI, with opportunities for professional development, mobility, and exposure to innovative digital and data-driven financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities for assigned business units
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and internal BNY policies
• Analyze variances, trends, and key performance metrics, providing explanations and adjustments as needed
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries
• Partner with finance, operations, and risk teams to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting quality
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and control enhancements in the accounting function
• Maintain strong documentation and adherence to internal controls and SOX requirements
• Assist with special projects, new product assessments, and system implementations impacting accounting

Required Skills

• General ledger accounting
• US GAAPFinancial reporting
• Account reconciliation
• Variance and trend analysis
• Internal controls and SOX compliance
• Financial systems (ERP)
• Advanced Excel
• Audit support
• Process improvement / automation