Description
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
Position Overview
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.
The perfect candidate!
Experience
- 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.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
Why join Walden Savings Bank?
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
Pay Information
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)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
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.
Mental and/or Emotional Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
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 respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both within and outside the organization, while delivering exceptional customer service.
The candidate should be able to manage responsibilities effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, deadlines, and the need for accuracy. Maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating sound judgement in handling sensitive information is essential.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Walden Savings Bank will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Click here to view our organizational commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employment.
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EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law, Supplement 1
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