Financial Analyst – GLM – Mortgage Accounting

Job Description

Financial Analyst – GLM Mortgage Accounting will support the Wintrust Finance Corporate Controller/Accounting Department. Key responsibilities include:

• 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
• Continually develop and improve financial reports
• Work as part of a team and effectively support colleagues

Why Join Us?

• An award-winning culture
• 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
• Family-friendly work hours
• Promote from within culture

What You’ll 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
• Continually develop and improve financial reports
• Work as part of a team and effectively support colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills; 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 $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.