at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.
Why join us?
- An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 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
- Family-friendly work hours
- With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
- Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
- We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
- We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility
Job Description Summary
Wintrust Financial Corporation is seeking an individual for a Tax Analyst position at its corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL. This role will support the tax department in various aspects of corporate income tax, with a focus on state and local corporate income tax.
What Youll Do
- Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local corporate income and franchise tax returns
- Prepare quarterly state and local income tax estimated payments and extensions
- Assemble and organize data including state apportionment and modification data
- Assist with tax depreciation schedules
- Assist in responding to state and federal notices
- Provide support for federal and state income tax audits, including gathering supporting information and documentation
- Conduct tax research and provide documentation of tax filing positions
- Assist with various tax related projects, as needed
Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience
- BS Degree in Accounting; CPA certification or currently pursuing CPA certification preferred
- 0 -3 years of corporate income tax experience
- Experience with OneSource tax compliance software and Checkpoint Research software is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication 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
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