Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

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

## Senior Accountant - Corporate AccountingApply: Hybrid: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R156064**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function within the Corporate Controller’s Group. This position is responsible for the accounting, analysis, and reporting of treasury-related activities, while also contributing to treasury-focused projects and strategic initiatives. It offers broad exposure across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting, creating strong opportunities for professional development and future growth. As a key member of the team, the Senior Accountant supports the broader Finance and Accounting organization and offers visibility and interaction with senior leadership in both the Corporate Controller’s Group and the broader Finance organization.## Key Responsibilities:* Prepare and review journal entries and provide accounting guidance in support of treasury and liquidity reporting requirements.* Participate in treasury-related projects such as system implementations, product launches, or accounting policy changes.* Analyze net interest income results, investigate variances, and communicate key drivers to management.* Support the global month-end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations.* Assist with SEC reporting, including but not limited to preparation of footnotes for the annual 10-K and/or quarterly 10-Q’s.* Partner with stakeholders across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, IT, and Internal Audit.* Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.* Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements.* Identify, recommend, and help implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency, control, and scalability.## Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.* 7+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with a focus on treasury products.* Strong understanding of US GAAP.* Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.## Preferred Skills:* Experience with treasury-related systems and subledgers.* Experience in a banking environment or financial institution.* Experience in a publicly traded company or multinational corporation.* Knowledge of multi-currency environments and foreign currency translation.* Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.**Working Model:** Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)Salary Range:$83,100 - 141,300 USD*Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.*