Accounting Policy & Compliance Associate

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies.

You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.

The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person.

Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.

What we do: 

Accounting Policy & Compliance roles are responsible for the adherence and interpterion of local and national policies related to financial and cost accounting along with certain administrative policies related largely to discretionary policy.

Staff consult with business areas to discuss appropriate applications of such policies, lead or participate on efforts to introduce new or update existing policies and lead or consult on compliance activities for such policies.

Staff also lead or participate in System-wide and local workgroups related to such topics.

Your role as an Accounting & Policy Compliance Analyst:


* Lead or participate in the Bank-wide guidance, training, and review of cost accounting (CASPR), FAM Capital, and the Discretionary policy.


* Perform testing or review where necessary to ensure the Bank's compliance with the policies within the areas of subject expertise as noted above.


* Research support for policy questions and related matters in the areas of cost accounting (CASPR), Financial Accounting and/or discretionary spending for policy specific to questions, issues, or new activities where the outcome is not clear.


* Assist in Sarbanes Oxley compliance procedures.


* Participate in projects to simplify, innovate or lead the activities of the Group, Bank or System. 

What we are looking for:


* Individuals with strong communication skills who will participate in meetings, tasks forces, projects, workgroups, etc., pertaining to issues relevant to the staff`s work.


* 5+ years foundational experience accounting, controls and or policy

 Salary Range: $110000 - $130000 / year

We believe in transparency at the NY Fed.

This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job.

We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds.

Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

Our Touchstone Behaviors—Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership—help shape the culture of the Bank.

They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and they set clear expectation...