Accounts Payable Representative

Wintrust•Rosemont, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Representative is an integral member of Wintrust’s company-wide shared services Accounts Payable process. The role supports effective internal controls and helps ensure the integrity of financial information. It processes payment requests and wire transactions, handles checks and refunds, prepares reports, and assists with several accounts payable compliance and administration processes. The representative also provides backup support for supplier records, daily settlements, and the Accounts Payable email box.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience preferred.
Associate degree or higher preferred.
Knowledge of Workday ERP or a similar ERP system is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Process miscellaneous payment requests for Life, Loan Ops, and ESPP.
Process daily wire settlements and other miscellaneous wire payment requests.
Handle the mailing and distribution of checks.
Receive refund checks and occasional electronic payments, log them, and follow up on pending refunds.
Generate EIBs for refund allocations and scan refund checks as part of the depositing process.
Prepare and distribute reports for Accounts Payable team members and internal customers.
Assist with CRA donations and sponsorship reviews, 1099 processing, Unclaimed Property processes, and Use Tax filing.
Provide backup support for creating and updating prospective suppliers.
Provide backup support for the daily settlement process.
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable email box management.
Follow effective internal controls for Accounts Payable and help ensure the integrity of financial data.