Staff Accountant

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$59,000 - CA$77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance team operates in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for the daily cash movements, high-volume transaction processing, payment processing, light audit support, and responding to inquiries from other departments. This opportunity is ideal for a strong team player with advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail, who is looking to build on their accounting knowledge and grow their career in the financial services industry.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to day-to-day financial operations
• Strong understanding of journal entries and how they impact the profit and loss statement
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency
• Experience working with financial systems
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify issues and follow through on resolutions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions

Nice To Haves

• University/college degree in Accounting or Finance generally preferred

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and balance daily financial transactions, including payments, deposits, credits, and other activity
• Manage the end-to-end broker commission payment process, ensuring timely and accurate payouts
• Process journal entries, accounts payable, and execute daily electronic payments to vendors and partners
• Support internal and external audits with well-organized, audit-ready documentation
• Administer and update premium funding contracts, including payment collections, policy changes, and renewals
• Support the preparation and filing of annual GST/HST returns, as applicable
• Respond to internal and external inquiries with clear, timely, and solution-oriented communication
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies
• Support system-related activities, including data validation, reconciliation, and testing as required
• Contribute to key projects and initiatives (approximately 20% of the role), with a strong focus on embedding technology solutions—leveraging data, automation, and digital tools to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and drive scalable, tech-enabled outcomes
• Act as a go-to resource for team members, providing day to day guidance and coaching to enhance team performance and consistency

Benefits

• Health Benefits: including medical, dental, vision, life, and health spending account
• Financial Benefits: an RRSP plan with a generous company match and competitive compensation including discretionary or incentive bonuses
• Education Benefits: education reimbursement and on-demand learning courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree