Sr. Accountant - Close and Consolidations at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Qualified accountant (preferable CPA) with experience in a multi-currency financial services environment
Strong knowledge of US GAAP accounting requirements
Experience with PeopleSoft GL and Hyperion Finance management a plus
Experience with Workiva/Wdesk a plus
In-depth experience of working at a multi-entity global publicly traded corporation in the consolidations team of the corporate controller's organization
Solid understanding of inter-company transactions, eliminations, and equity pick up
Strong knowledge of foreign currency translation, functional currency, reporting currency, and remeasurement
Experienced background in a corporate financial control environment with a sound knowledge of accounting, reporting and financial control requirements as well as statutory and audit requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (inferred from context)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the monthly close and consolidations of the global financial results
Responsible for assisting in the corporate consolidation and analysis of monthly financial results
Prepares and reviews periodic financial statements on a consolidated basis
Responsible for specialized accounting areas within Corporate financial reporting (such as transfer pricing, journal entries, etc.)
Assists in the preparation, completion, and documentation of certain SEC reporting deliverables
Responsible for the setup and accounting for complex multi-tier investment entities
Acts as a key contact for various internal and external partners with the ability to communicate succinctly and interpret financial results in non-technical accounting terms to business leaders
Recommends and implements process improvements identified in day-to-day work
Performs variance analyses to assess the impact of financial strategies on the financial position and operating results of the organization
Works with various internal and external partners on cross-functional processes or projects
Develops in-depth knowledge of all financial reporting systems and demonstrate the ability and desire to share knowledge
Manage the preparation of any manual or ad-hoc reconciliations and ensure all documentation and accounting is completed in line with corporate requirements and policies
Respond to and resolve queries on a timely basis from the Business/Finance and other colleagues as they arise
Work closely with Finance teams in other locations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial ConsolidationsGeneral Ledger CloseSEC ReportingTransfer PricingFinancial StatementsESG ReportingGlobal Financial Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of this Sr. Accountant role?

The role involves handling monthly global consolidations, assisting in the corporate monthly general ledger close, preparing consolidated financial statements, specialized accounting like transfer pricing, and supporting SEC reporting.

Is this position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team interaction is required in this position?

The role requires extensive interaction and strong relationships with business, operations, technology, and finance teams, acting as a key contact for internal and external partners, and communicating financial results to business leaders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Sr. Accountant position?

Strong candidates will have experience in global consolidations, financial reporting, SEC deliverables, process improvements, variance analysis, and the ability to build relationships across teams while demonstrating in-depth knowledge of financial systems.