Financial Analyst, GL 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 11 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

Promote from within culture

Why join this team

We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit

We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job Description Summary

Financial Analyst GLM Mortgage Accounting will be responsible for supporting the Wintrust Finance Corporate Controller / Accounting Department. Responsibilities will include daily cash monitoring day-to-day cash management functions mortgages held for sale tracking general ledger entries financial and investor accounting analysis bank and GL analysis gain on sale allocation as well as supporting the Corporate Controller with various special projects as needed. This role will be expected to interact cross-departmentally with multiple levels of management and handle sensitive information on a regular basis.

What Youll Do

Monitor interpret and post activity for operating bank accounts cash clearing accounts and wire transfer accounts

Complete general ledger entries and daily reconciliations for mortgage related activity across multiple loan origination systems

Work with the AVP Finance Manager and Accounting department in the Month End Close process. Responsible for various general ledger account analysis

Maintain and improve quality results by following standards and recommending improved policies and procedures

Take accountability for the achievement of goals set forth by management

Continual development and improvement of financial reports

Working as part of a team and effectively supporting colleagues

Knowledge / Skills / Background / Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred

A minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; experience in mortgage industry knowledge of mortgage banking application and Workday GL system is a plus.

Advanced Excel skills required including XLOOKUP VLOOKUP complex formulas pivot tables macros / VBA as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.

Ability to work under pressure with strict time deadlines and attention to detail; ability to multi-task

Must have excellent interpersonal organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills; must have excellent time-management skills.

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 $50000 -$65000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors such as a candidates 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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 50000 - 65000