About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Summary

Under general direction, responsible for performing a variety of moderately complex accounting and analytical duties including the consolidation and reporting of financial results in compliance with Accounting and regulatory standards. Researches and resolves accounting or reporting issues and communicates to management.

Major Duties:

Responsible for various routine accounting duties including general ledger maintenance, preparation of journal entries, and compilation of data for various financial reports.

Assist in the monthly consolidation process including the review of company wide inter-company reconciliations.

Assist in the preparation and production of all periodic financial statements in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.

Assist in the preparation and completion of all filings with the SEC and other regulatory bodies including footnote disclosures, tables, etc.

Interacts with both internal and external auditors.

Work with various internal and external partners on cross-functional processes or projects providing analytical and procedural expertise.

Research moderately complex accounting transactions and reporting issues with some guidance from the subject matter expert.

May perform various analysis required to assess the financial position and operating results of the organization.

Knowledge:

Sound business and organizational knowledge, acquired through 2-3 years related work experience. Four year Accounting degree

Exposure to Corporate financial reporting and consolidation

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team where the accuracy and timeliness of data are critical

Must have effective written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and thorough documentation

Experience:

Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience in a large corporation or financial service industry.

Undergraduate degree in Accounting is required

CPA certification is a plus

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.