Senior Accountant – Treasury Support

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,100 - 141,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a highly analytical Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function in Chicago. In this role, you will perform accounting, analysis, and reporting for treasury activities while contributing to strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA preferred, and at least 7 years of accounting experience. The position offers a hybrid work model with a salary range of $83,100 to $141,300 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, preferably with treasury products.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries for treasury reporting.
• Participate in treasury-related projects and system implementations.
• Support global month-end close process, including reconciliations.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Treasury-related systems

Job description

About Northern Trust

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function within the Corporate Controller’s Group. The position is responsible for the accounting, analysis, and reporting of treasury-related activities, and for contributing to treasury-focused projects and strategic initiatives. It offers broad exposure across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

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 (balance of office and remote). The successful candidate will spend time both in the office and working from home.

Work Authorization

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 and Benefits

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 (401(k) and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. A discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component is also available.

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 [e-mail].