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Staff Accountant

Wintrust Financial Corporation
Menomonee Falls, USA
Full-time
Senior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • Excel experience –medium to high proficiency
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask to accommodate rapidly changing priorities
  • Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills
  • Ability to understand quality standards for own work and check own work
  • Ability to write and speak clearly in all verbal communications, one on one or in small groups

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 annual 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.
  • #LI-Onsite
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • The Staff Accountant will reconcile and prepare quarterly payroll reports and forms, to prepare client financial statements, and to function as an internal auditor each month for all the processes.
  • Quarterly payroll reporting:
  • Reconciliation of the payroll processes and determination of the correct venues for taxes withheld
  • Reconciliation of tax payments and development of a quarter-end report
  • Determine who is responsible for additional costs in the event of errors
  • Prepare quarterly and annual tax forms
  • Create and review W-2 forms.
  • General Ledger Accounting:
  • Assist and counsel clients to transfer all financial information to the company
  • Determine proper treatment of client’s checks/register following GAAP and prepare monthly statements
  • Reconcile client bank statements
  • Respond to general financial questions the client may have
  • Internal Audit Functions:
  • Prepare monthly reports and audit internal process the company does for its clients
  • Determine where processing is lacking and train staff when errors occur
  • Develop and assess internal/external processes to better serve the clients

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