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? An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 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 Why join this team? We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit We value teamwork, open communication and collaboration We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility Job Description Summary The Tax Analyst will be an integral member of the corporate income tax team and will assist in key areas of the corporate tax function, with an emphasis on federal tax compliance and reporting. This position reports directly to the VP, Tax and will have visibility with Accounting and Finance, and external advisors. What You'll Do Assist in the preparation of federal, state and local corporate income and franchise tax workpapers and returns Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations under ASC 740 Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations and tax extension calculations Assist with preparation of tax depreciation schedules Provide support for federal and state income tax audits, including gathering supporting documentation and responding to information requests Partner with Accounting and Finance and external advisors on tax reporting matters Research federal and state tax law changes and their impact on the company Support tax planning initiatives and special projects Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting required; pursuing CPA and/or MST preferred 1-3 years of experience, banking or Big 4 accounting firm preferred Advanced user of Excel, and OneSource Tax Software (or related system) Financial institution and bank holding company exposure is a plus Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Strong analytical and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task 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 Compensation The estimated salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000 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. #

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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.