Senior Treasury Accountant - Global Finance & SEC Reporting

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Pension

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 within the Corporate Controller's Group. This role covers accounting, analysis, and reporting of treasury-related activities, with exposure across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close, SEC footnotes, and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls, with a hybrid work model and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting, preferably treasury.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and guidance for treasury and liquidity reporting.
• Participate in treasury-related projects such as system implementations or policy changes.
• Analyze net interest income results and communicate drivers to management.
• Support global month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with SEC reporting, including notes for 10-K and quarterly 10-Qs.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Data analytics tools

Strong communication

Collaboration

Treasury products knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Treasury systems

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a highly analytical Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function within the Corporate Controller's Group. This role covers accounting, analysis, and reporting of treasury-related activities, with exposure across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close, SEC footnotes, and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls, with a hybrid work model and career growth opportunities.