Northern Trust US | Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

Key responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the Treasury Support function within the Corporate Controller’s Group.
• This position is responsible for the accounting, analysis, and reporting of treasury-related activities, while also contributing to treasury-focused projects and strategic initiatives.
• As a key member of the team, the Senior Accountant supports the broader Finance and Accounting organization and offers visibility and interaction with senior leadership in both the Corporate Controller’s Group and the broader Finance organization.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with 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.
• Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with treasury-related systems and subledgers.

Northern Trust US

Northern Trust US is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Chicago, Tempe, New York and Miami.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance