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Staff Accountant-Operations
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First Bank Chicago
Northbrook, IL (In Person)
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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13533153 First Bank Chicago will be accepting applications for the Staff Accountant-Operations position through June 24, 2026. This position reports to theVP/Controller Basic Function Responsible for supporting theFinance departments operational accounting functions, including accounts payable processing, routinereconciliationsand daily GL control tasks. Reports to Controller andworksclosely with theSeniorAccountant to ensureaccurate,timelyand well-documented transactional accounting and control evidence. Essential Duties Process accounts payable invoices, including intake, coding, approval routing and payment execution Maintain vendor master file and ensure accuracy of vendor records Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions Perform daily cash and correspondent bank reconciliations Monitor clearing and suspense accounts and investigate outstanding items Assist with wire and ACH transactions Perform routine monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts Prepare and post intercompany eliminations and Holdco consolidation entries Prepare Holdco journal entries and Holdco financial statements Prepare subordinated debt interest accruals and maintain subordinated debt compliance tracking Assist with monthly collateral pledging/releasing documentation and filing Process monthly tax withholding payment submissions Gather and organize documentation for external audit, internal audit and regulatory exam requests Prepare assigned schedules for year-end financial statements, Call Report, annual budget and audit/tax/exam requests Nonessential Duties Assist with special projects and ad hoc tasks as directed by Controller/CFO Participate in cross-training to build broader understanding of close and reporting functions. Other duties as assigned