Sr. Accountant (Hybrid-Chicago, IL)

Byline Bank.•Chicago, IL

20h•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.9 billion in assets and operates over 40 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing and U.S. Small Business Administration loans. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and Best Companies to Work for in Finance and Insurance & Overall 2025-2026. Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces for Women 2026 Best Companies Group’s Best Remote and Hybrid Workplaces in America 2026 Chicago Sun Times Chicago’s Best Workplaces 2024, 2025 Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Best Workplaces in Illinois 2024, 2025, 2026 By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you. Objective of Position: The Sr. Accountant is responsible for supporting month-end close activities, preparing and reviewing accounting transactions, and assisting in the preparation of various schedules for interim and annual financial statements, and regulatory filings. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial records in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years of general accounting, public accounting and/or banking experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Solid knowledge of accounting standards, processes, reporting and systems.
Strong technical and analytical skills required.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
2+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity, preferred.
Familiarity with Prologue, FIS, BlackLine, and/or BankTel/Ascend is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews general ledger journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
Responsible for key technical areas, which include, but are not limited to cash, investments, loans, deposits, other assets and liabilities.
Researches outstanding items to ensure timely and proper resolution of aged items.
Reviews, prepares and analyzes accounting transactions, financial statements, and related reports to assess accuracy and completeness, and provide variance explanations for both internal and external analysis.
Processes payroll funding and related general ledger entries.
Investigates and resolves inconsistencies in journal entries, documents, and reports.
Assists with preparation of schedules to support U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and regulatory reports to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank, and Federal Home Loan Bank.
Provides support for internal and external audits, special projects, and ad hoc requests as needed.
Complies with and assists in updating, interpreting, and implementing accounting and bank policies and procedures.
Ensures record systems and procedures are maintained in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Maintains and enhances internal controls in accordance with internal control frameworks.
Identifies control gaps or process inefficiencies and recommends improvements to enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
Communicates effectively and collaborates with business partners and other bank departments, internal audit and external parties.
Commitment to continuously improve the automation of accounting and reporting processes.
Provides guidance, mentorship and training as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.