Sr. Accountant - Corporate Controller's Group

Sr. Accountant

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.

The Sr. Accountant will join the Corporate Accounting team within the Corporate Controller's Group. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the Corporation's monthly general ledger close and consolidation process, and the delivery of financial reports produced within Corporate Accounting in support of its SEC Reporting and Regulatory Reporting.

The position provides a varied and hands-on exposure to many areas of the Corporation, both domestic and international. The successful individual will be required to have strong interaction and working relationships with the business, operations, technology and finance teams as it is essential that the individual engages with these teams to adequately govern the monthly close and communicate initiatives driven by Corporate Accounting. The position will report directly to the Vice President, Manager of Corporate Accounting Corporate Financial Management in Chicago.

Major Duties :

• Responsible for the analysis of monthly financial results.
• Responsible for specialized accounting areas within Corporate financial reporting.
• Assists in the preparation, completion, and documentation of all relevant SEC and other regulatory reporting.
• Acts as a key contact for various internal and external partners with the ability to communicate succinctly and interpret financial results in non-technical accounting terms to business leaders.
• Recommend and implements process improvements identified in day to day work.
• Perform various analyses to assess the impact of financial strategies on the financial position and operating results of the organization.
• Research and resolves complex accounting transactions and reporting issues, where some expertise is required to interpret policies, guidelines and / or processes.
• Work with various internal and external partners on cross-function processes or projects providing analytical and procedurally represent the team.
• May work closely with senior management on due diligence needed for acquisitions of companies or portfolios.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of all financial reporting systems and demonstrate the ability and the desire to share the knowledge in the form of training to lower-level staff.

Knowledge :

Experience :

Undergraduate degree in Accounting is required. MBA or other advanced degree a plus. CPA certification strongly preferred.

Salary Range :

$83,100 - 141,300 USD

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.

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.