Bank Accounting Manager – To $100K – Chicago, IL – Job # 3236

Who We Are

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!

We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Bank Accounting Manager role in the Chicago, IL market. The successful candidate will oversee the Finance Department.

This position offers a generous base salary of up to $100K and an excellent benefits package. (This is not a remote position).

Bank Accounting Manager responsibilities include:

• Overseeing general bookkeeping duties, managing the general ledger system, profit center accounting, board report preparation, ALM operations, and accounts payable and fixed assets system.
• Monthly reconciliation and monitoring of assigned general ledger accounts.
• Preparing monthly finance board reports for submission a week before the scheduled Board of Trustees meeting.
• Assisting the CFO in the preparation, monitoring, and execution of the annual budget.
• Researching and providing reports on historical and budgeted financial data.
• Maintaining accounting manual and GL responsibility list.
• Maintaining and developing GL reports as needed.
• Preparing all calculations on a monthly basis.
• Preparing branch accounting reports and maintenance of customer origination.
• Assisting in coordinating internal and external audits.
• Preparing regulatory reports such as call reports and maintaining adequate work papers.
• ALCO committee chair and taking minutes of ALCO committee meetings.
• Developing and maintaining applicable accounting policies and procedures.

Who Are You?

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You also bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, and/or related degree or experience; MBA preferred.
• Five or more years of finance experience in banking or a related field.
• Must have excellent supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with organizational skills, customer service experience, and ability to work independently and as a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:

resumes@symicorgroup.com