2022 Associate Accountant, Legal Entity

About Northern Trust Corporation 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 their enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, they serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Your role Under direct supervision and following prescribed procedures, responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. Works to understand and apply processes used by the Corporate Controllers Group when completing tasks and is eager to learn through hands-on job training and coaching from other experienced team members. Responsible for the preparation of daily financial reports required for Regulatory and Trust reporting involving basic supporting calculation and documentation. Analyzes and performs maintenance to the General Ledger system on a routine basis such as posting entries, clearing reject items, etc. Perform routine account reconciliations and resolve most issues. Resolve routine processing problems. Attends meetings with various internal and external partners and develops or builds a rapport with them. Assists in the completion of special projects or routine research as required. Work with various internal and external partners. Training, development & rotations The Northern Trust Rotational Development Program is designed to develop the technical skills, business acumen, and leadership abilities of new or recent graduates. During the one- to two-year program, participants will have the opportunity to perform meaningful assignments in various rotations while gaining a broader perspective along with exposure to the leadership of the different departments within each chosen career track. Each track is aligned to one of Northern Trust’s major divisions – Wealth Management, Corporate & Institutional Services, Asset Management, or Enterprise Enablement. After successfully completing the program, qualified associates will be placed into a role that best utilizes the experiences they have gained throughout their rotations. Compensation & benefits Northern Trust takes pride in its outstanding employee benefits and strives to maintain an employee-focused culture. They offer a range of different benefits such as: Insurance, Health & Wellness Financial & Retirement Family & Parenting Vacation & Time Off Perks & Discounts Professional Support Career progression At Northern Trust, they refer to their employees as partners with good reason. They understand that relationships are the key to their success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. They’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Expertise is at the core of who they are. They focus sharply on what they do well. From expanding its capabilities to hiring talented professionals to develop innovative solutions, its expertise is why they continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Work life balance When you work at Northern Trust, you know your colleagues are among the best in their fields. They come from diverse backgrounds, but they’re united in their collective drive to serve clients and innovate for the future. A flexible work schedule and compassionate culture allow partners to commit to their careers while also attending to everyday personal needs. Your wellness is important to them. They offer activities, tools, and resources to keep you strong, healthy, and engaged – in and out of the office. Company culture They believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are inextricably linked. That’s why we’re working to create an environment where every individual feels respected, supported, and valued to fully contribute to their shared success. About you Undergraduate degree in the Accounting field is required Proficiency in MS office applications such as Excel and Word Basic knowledge of accounting functions and related concepts 0-2 years of related work experience and completion of a degree accounting program Effective written and verbal communication skills Detail oriented How to apply To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply” button on this page. #J-18808-Ljbffr