Senior Accountant – Treasury Support

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services. Founded in 1889, the company is guided by three Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. These principles are reflected in the business conduct of its partners, who are called employees. Northern Trust serves the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

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.
• Aid in 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.