Hybrid Senior Accountant: Treasury & SEC Reporting

Northern Trust Corp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Corporate Accounting group, hybrid in Chicago. The role covers treasury accounting, month-end close, and SEC reporting, with exposure across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years in accounting (treasury preferred), strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers visibility with senior leadership and opportunities for growth within a global financial services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably with treasury focus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries for treasury and liquidity reporting.
• Participate in treasury-related projects such as system implementations or policy changes.
• Analyze net interest income, investigate variances, and communicate drivers to management.
• Support global month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with SEC reporting including footnotes for the 10-K/10-Q.
• Partner with Treasury, Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, IT, and Internal Audit.
• Assist external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen efficiency, control, and scalability.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analytics tools

US GAAP

Communication

Collaboration

Global environment

Treasury knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Tools

Data analytics tools

Treasury systems

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Corporate Accounting group, hybrid in Chicago. The role covers treasury accounting, month-end close, and SEC reporting, with exposure across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years in accounting (treasury preferred), strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers visibility with senior leadership and opportunities for growth within a global financial services firm.