Senior Financial Analyst, G/L Management

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

• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• This position has the opportunity to interface with and have a positive impact on multiple areas of Wintrust's business

• We hold ourselves accountable to high standards, share wins, operate ethically, and have fun

Position Overview

This position within the Corporate Controller’s Group is central in further developing and maintaining the general ledger for the entire Company during daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting activities.  This position will be a dedicated resource responsible for Fixed Assets and Projects (CIP) transaction processing, reconciliations, and problem solving while following established internal financial controls and ensuring consistency of GL financial data by analyzing and interpreting transactions recorded to the GL.  The individual will also assist in general ledger transformations creating a unified and streamlined financial systems architecture across the Company by maintaining and updating module configurations and standardizations.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for providing analytical and accounting skills for the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting activities and audits for the entire Company, including maintaining and overseeing the controls for accounts in areas such as fixed assets, projects, sponsorships, accruals and intercompany items.

• Responsible for interpreting and analyzing financial information related to general ledger journal entries and transactions.

• Manage accounting rules and business processes and provide real-time reporting and analysis to Management and stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to proper internal controls and interface with key internal customers as part of daily responsibilities and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred

• A minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; experience in fixed assets or construction-in-progress and Workday GL system is a plus.

• Advanced Excel skills required as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.

• Understanding of processes and accounting related to banking/financial services preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize

• Ability to work in a team environment, building and maintaining a network of contacts and coordinating with a large number of stakeholders

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 $59,000.00 - $77,000.00 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.