Hybrid Senior Accountant: Financial Reporting & Controls

Byline Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401k

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Byline Bank in Chicago is seeking a Sr. Accountant to support month-end close, prepare and review transactions, and assist in schedules for financial statements and regulatory filings.

This role ensures GAAP compliance, manages payroll-related entries, and supports SEC/FDIC/Federal Reserve reporting. You will collaborate across departments and contribute to internal control improvements in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s and/or CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of general accounting, public accounting and/or banking experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, reporting and systems; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews general ledger journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for close.
• Maintains accuracy of cash, investments, loans, deposits, liabilities and related accounts.
• Supports month-end close, audits, and regulatory filings (SEC/FDIC/Federal Reserve).
• Collaborates with stakeholders and improves internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assists with preparation of schedules for regulatory reports and internal analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Prologue

FIS

BlackLine

BankTel/Ascend

Job description

Byline Bank in Chicago is seeking a Sr. Accountant to support month-end close, prepare and review transactions, and assist in schedules for financial statements and regulatory filings.

This role ensures GAAP compliance, manages payroll-related entries, and supports SEC/FDIC/Federal Reserve reporting. You will collaborate across departments and contribute to internal control improvements in a hybrid work environment.