Senior Private Capital Accounting & Reporting Specialist

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (401k)

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking a Private Equity Accountant to join Private Capital Administration. You will handle complex accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds and serve as a technical accounting expert.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, regulatory reporting, and building toward a senior subject-matter expert. Hybrid work model with flexible office/home balance.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of private equity accounting experience with a related business degree is a must.
• Experience with private equity administration and financial reporting is required.
• CPA accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties for client activity.
• Act as expert on significant business/accounting decisions to team and partners.
• Prepare external client and regulatory reporting.
• Produce financial information for stockholders/investor reports.
• Interpret recent accounting developments and communicate findings to management.

Skills

Private equity accounting

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

CPA accreditation

Tools

Investran

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Northern Trust in Chicago is seeking a Private Equity Accountant to join Private Capital Administration. You will handle complex accounting and financial reporting for private equity funds and serve as a technical accounting expert.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, regulatory reporting, and building toward a senior subject-matter expert. Hybrid work model with flexible office/home balance.