Sr. Accountant; Hybrid-Chicago, IL

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Full Time Corporate Operations Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $89,000.00 Annually

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.7 billion in assets and operates 45 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing solutions, and is one of the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders according to the national SBA rankings by volume FY2024.

Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include:

• Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest, Finance & Overall in , — U.S. News & World Report
• Best Workplaces 2024 — Chicago Sun Times
• Best Workplaces in Illinois in 2024 — Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM
• America’s Best Small Employers 2023 — Forbes

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for supporting month-end close activities, preparing and reviewing accounting transactions and assisting in the preparation of various schedules for interim and annual financial statements, and regulatory filings. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial records in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Prepares and reviews general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Responsible for key Finance technical areas, which include, but are not limited to cash, investments, loans, deposits, other assets and liabilities.
• Researches outstanding items to ensure timely and proper resolution of aged items.
• Reviews, prepares and analyzes accounting transactions, financial statements, and related reports to assess accuracy and completeness, and provide variance explanations for both internal and external analysis.
• Processes payroll funding and related general ledger entries.
• Investigates and resolves inconsistencies in journal entries, documents, and reports.
• Assists with preparation of schedules to support U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and regulatory reports to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank, and Federal Home Loan Bank.
• Provides support for internal and external audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests as needed.
• Complies with and assists in updating, interpreting, and implementing accounting and bank policies and procedures.
• Ensures record systems and procedures are maintained in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and enhances internal controls in accordance with internal control frameworks.
• Identifies control gaps or process inefficiencies and recommends improvements.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates with business partners and other bank departments, internal audit and external parties.
• Commitment to continuously improve the automation of accounting and reporting processes.
• Provides guidance, mentorship and training as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree…