Financial Analyst - Investment Accounting

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.”

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)

• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few

• Family-friendly work hours

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

• We value teamwork, open communication and collaboration

• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

The Financial Analyst – Investment Accounting is responsible for processing daily investment activity, reconciling payments, maintaining the investment system data/investment schedules, monthly accounting, pricing and reconciliation activities. The responsibilities include communicating with internal and external parties to ensure timely settlement and proper documentation of trades.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily investment trade support for all the company’s bank charters

• Prepare general ledger entries and daily reconciliations of cash clearing accounts

• Work with the AVP on the month-end close process including pricing of securities

• Maintain various investment schedules by manually tracking and documenting activity

• Compile documentation and reconcile the investment/debt records to third party reports

• Maintain general ledger accuracy and investment system data integrity by following established procedures and controls

• Assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with strict time deadlines

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $50,000 - $65,000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life.  To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success.  Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.