Fund Accounting Analyst: NAV, Portfolio Insights

Northern Trust; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Fund Accounting Analyst in Tempe to support daily NAV calculation for defined contribution plans and to reconcile funds for client month-end reporting. You will analyze transactions, accruals, and corporate actions, ensuring accurate valuations and timely GAAP-compliant statements.

Collaboration with partners and clients is essential. Responsibilities include maintaining NAV accuracy, auditing exceptions, and preparing 5500 reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant work experience in Fund Accounting or Mutual Fund Accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to use macros/Access is a plus.
• Analytical and organizational skills to resolve inquiries within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Determine Net Asset Value (NAV) for defined contribution plans daily.
• Evaluate and reconcile funds for client month-end reports and daily valuation.
• Analyze transactions, income positions, accruals, and corporate actions on portfolios.
• Audit and resolve exceptions on assigned accounts per procedures and timelines.
• Assist in timely preparation of reports and financial statements per GAAP.
• Record and respond to partner and client inquiries, resolving account exceptions.
• Value funds on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Provide client portfolio and 5500 reporting.
• Refer complex problems to supervisors/reports as needed.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Macro

MS Access

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Fund Accounting Analyst in Tempe to support daily NAV calculation for defined contribution plans and to reconcile funds for client month-end reporting. You will analyze transactions, accruals, and corporate actions, ensuring accurate valuations and timely GAAP-compliant statements.

Collaboration with partners and clients is essential. Responsibilities include maintaining NAV accuracy, auditing exceptions, and preparing 5500 reporting.