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Overview:
Leads and/or participates in projects within one or more functional areas within Default Servicing (internally known as Customer Asset Management (CAM)) and represents these areas in cross-functional, visible projects involving business partners outside of CAM.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as resource in a defined area of CAM and represent business practices and interests in various projects with internal and external stakeholders.
- Interact with business partners across the Business Banking, Commercial, Consumer, Mortgage and Retail platforms to leverage technology, system enhancements and projects, while also representing inclusive needs for all aspects of default servicing.
- Develop and produce non-routine departmental reports and spreadsheets, including project or product strategy analyses, historical reporting, workflow analyses and financial analyses for one or more functional areas of CAM.
- Conduct non-routine analysis and judgment-based work over a single or closely related disciplines to support CAM decisions.
- Conduct non-routine data review, research, and/or reconciliation for assigned areas of CAM.
- Draft and/or edit procedures related to one or more functional areas of CAM to maintain their currency.
- Support departmental audits, user certifications and compliance testing for CAM.
- Lead and participate in planning, testing and implementing new projects, systems, products and regulatory changes impacting assigned CAM team(s).
- Assist with providing departmental system support, coordinating with internal business partners, external vendors and Technology to address issues for assigned CAM team(s).
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
Not Applicable
Education and Experience Required:
- Associate degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ related experience
- Experience in collections and/or default servicing
- Proven analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent word processing and spreadsheet software
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Prior experience in functional areas supported
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Getzville, New York, United States of America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Analyst
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your accounting or finance degree to directly relate to the Accounting Analyst role. A general business degree without accounting coursework can trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts showing relevant coursework before applying.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Accounting Analyst in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet the applicable level, or the LCA certification will fail.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to identify Accounting Analyst openings at employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application filing history confirms active H-1B sponsorship, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is speculative.
Request premium processing if your OPT cap-gap is tight
If your OPT expires close to October 1 and your employer files after April 1, ask them to use premium processing on the I-129. USCIS adjudicates premium petitions within 15 business days, reducing gap risk during transition.
Clarify job duties align with the SOC code on the LCA
Accounting Analyst roles can be filed under multiple SOC codes depending on duties. If your actual work involves financial modeling or budgeting, confirm your employer uses the code that accurately reflects your tasks to avoid status complications later.
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Find Accounting Analyst JobsAccounting Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats Accounting Analyst positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Your employer will document this requirement in the I-129 petition. If your degree is in a different discipline, expect USCIS to issue an RFE asking for additional evidence of field alignment.
How do I find Accounting Analyst jobs where the employer will actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse Migrate Mate, which surfaces Accounting Analyst listings filtered by employers whose DOL LCA filing history confirms they sponsor H-1B workers. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying and asking about sponsorship late in the process, which wastes time on both sides.
What does the H-1B filing process look like for an Accounting Analyst hire?
Your employer first files an LCA with DOL certifying your role and salary meet prevailing wage standards for your location. Once the LCA is certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. If selected in the annual lottery and approved, your H-1B status begins October 1 of the applicable fiscal year. Premium processing is available to speed up USCIS adjudication.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B as an Accounting Analyst if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and it's the most common transition path. Your employer files the H-1B petition during the April filing window. If you're on STEM OPT, your 24-month extension likely covers the gap to October 1. If you're on standard OPT, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending, as long as it was timely filed.
Which accounting credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for an Accounting Analyst role?
A CPA license or active CPA exam candidacy directly reinforces the specialty occupation argument because it signals state-level recognition of professional accounting standards. A master's degree in accounting also supports the petition and may qualify for the advanced-degree cap, which has a separate 20,000-slot allocation above the 65,000 regular cap. Document these credentials clearly in your petition package.
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