What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Associate position at Wintrust Financial Corporation?
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?
Position Overview:
The A/P Representative is an integral team member of the company-wide shared services Accounts Payable process. Responsibilities include following effective internal controls surrounding the Accounts Payable function and ensuring data integrity of financial information.
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The estimated annual salary range for this role is $42,000-$55,000, 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.
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.
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
- Promote from within culture
- 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:
The A/P Representative is an integral team member of the company-wide shared services Accounts Payable process. Responsibilities include following effective internal controls surrounding the Accounts Payable function and ensuring data integrity of financial information.
- Process Miscellaneous Payment Request for Life, Loan Ops, 401k, and ESPP
- Process Child Support and Garnishment payments; Child Support maintenance of orders; Tax reconciliation and payments
- Auditing daily receivable payments to ensure accuracy: Wire payments posted by team members; Credit Card payments posted by team members; Check deposit payments posted by team members; ACH payments posted by team members
- Posting ACH & Wire transactions made by team members from the previous day
- 941 payments
- A/P for various clients
- Running macros to aid in tying out and auditing process
- State tax payments: Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly
- Verify daily wire settlements and other miscellaneous wire payment requests
- Handle daily check runs
- Receive refund checks and occasional electronic payments, including logging and performing follow ups for pending refunds - generates EIB for refunds allocation and scan refund checks as part of the depositing process
- Prepare and distribute reports needed by A/P team members and/or internal customers
- Assists with CRA-Donations/Sponsorships review, 1099 processing, Unclaimed Property processes.
- Serves as back-up to creations and updates of prospective suppliers.
- 2-3 years’ experience preferred.
- Associates degree or greater preferred.
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Suites applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Knowledge of Workday ERP or other similar ERP systems highly desirable.
- Advanced Computer Skills.
- Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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
The estimated annual salary range for this role is $42,000-$55,000, 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.
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.
Salary : $42,000 - $55,000