Sr Accountant, Private Equity Accounting

ACCA Careers; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in the United States seeks a seasoned professional to support complex governance and advisory work within wealth management services. You will interact with committees and senior management, lead initiatives, and help shape policies and procedures to become an area expert.

Candidates bring deep analytical, consultative, and communication skills, with at least five years of relevant business experience, and a track record of contributing to high-profile projects in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Five or more years of related business experience.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high profile activities e.g. direct interaction with committees and more senior management.
• Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day‑to‑day queries, and serves as a liaison to related areas.
• May lead projects and/or train lower‑level staff.
• Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert.

Skills

Analytical skills

Consultative skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Job description

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.

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.

Major Duties

• Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high profile activities e.g. direct interaction with committees and more senior management.
• Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day‑to‑day queries, and serves as a liaison to related areas.
• May lead projects and/or train lower‑level staff.
• Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert.

Knowledge

• Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.

Experience

• Five or more years of related business experience.

Salary Range

$70,965 - 120,555 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.

• 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
• other voluntary and well‑being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.