Sr. Accountant - SEC Reporting

Northern Trust

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About Northern Trust: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 our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Major Duties
  • Responsible for the coordination and compilation of external filings with SEC, including, but not limited to, 10-K/Q's, 8-Ks, and Earning Release.
  • Prepares and reviews periodic financial decks related to consolidated results.
  • Prepares and coordinates schedules, presentations, and documents in W-desk utilized in external reporting.
  • Assists in the preparation, completion, and documentation of all relevant SEC and other regulatory reporting.
  • 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.
  • Recommend and implements process improvements identified in day-to-day work.
  • Perform various analyses to assess the impact of financial strategies on the financial position and operating results of the organization.
  • Work with various internal and external partners on cross-function processes or projects providing analytical and procedurally represent the team.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of all financial reporting systems and demonstrate the ability and the desire to share the knowledge in the form of training.
Knowledge:Thorough business and technical accounting knowledge, acquired through 4-6 years of corporate or industry experience.Experience in regulatory and statutory financial reporting with a large organization.Ability to meet strict deadlines by multi-tasking and prioritizing various assigned deliverables.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Experience in leading or champion new corporate initiatives.Requires attention to detail and solid documentation techniques.Experience:Undergraduate degree in Accounting is required. MBA or other advanced degree a plus. CPA certification strongly preferred.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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