Senior Accountant - Treasury & SEC (Hybrid)

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust, a global financial services firm, seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function within the Corporate Controller’s Group. The role covers accounting, analysis, and reporting for treasury activities with exposure to Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

Based in Chicago with a balanced hybrid work model, the role offers visibility to senior leadership and opportunities for growth in a multinational, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience; treasury focus preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills; 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 (system implementations, product launches, policy changes).
• Analyze net interest income, explain variances to management.
• Support global month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist with SEC reporting and footnote preparation for 10-K/10-Q.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, IT, Internal Audit.
• Assist external audits with schedules and auditor inquiries.
• Ensure SOX and internal control compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and control.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Data analytics tools

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Treasury systems

Job description

Northern Trust, a global financial services firm, seeks a Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function within the Corporate Controller’s Group. The role covers accounting, analysis, and reporting for treasury activities with exposure to Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

Based in Chicago with a balanced hybrid work model, the role offers visibility to senior leadership and opportunities for growth in a multinational, client-focused environment.