Senior Accountant
Posted: 9 June, 2023Organization: Amalgamated Bank of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
For 100 years, Amalgamated Bank of Chicago has fostered deep ties to our customers and our community, serving
the banking needs of countless businesses, organizations, institutions, and individuals, many for multiple
generations. These relationships are based on profound trust, in-depth understanding and highly personal and
responsive service provided by our experienced bankers.
We take tremendous pride in being a great place to work! We value the contributions our employees bring to the
table every day. We work hard to nurture and maintain a mutually respectful, diverse culture that fosters
teamwork and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago is hiring a Senior Accountant. This position's primary responsibility for the
analyses, maintenance, and oversight of the Institutional and Corporate Trust general ledger fee related accounts
and assists in the department’s accounting, recording, and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analysis, journalizing, maintenance and balancing of designated ledger and accounting systems.
• Performance of general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparation of financial, managerial, and regulatory reports, summaries, and analyses
• Completion of analytical reviews of reported results
• Communication with and explanation of financial issues and results with trust administrators, real
property trust representatives, etc.
• Coordination and working with examiners and auditors
• Oversight and coordination of escheatment of unclaimed or abandoned property to the State of Illinois
• Preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and performance data for real property
trusts
• Assistance in the preparation of the annual financial plan and ongoing analysis of results
• Researching of information for projects, programs and inquiries and preparation of findings reports.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Five (5) years of accountant-level experience
• CPA Certification preferred.
• GAAP Accounting
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Analytical aptitude
• Strong Communication (verbal/written)
• Detail attentiveness
• Figure aptitude
BENEFITS:
• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision),
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Education Assistance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Open-door work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Community Service Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion at our company. We do not
discriminate based on any protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job
functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation