2022 Associate Accountant, Financial Control (Rolling Intake)

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 responsible for handling and processing of routine transactions for the Business unit. This role is responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines. It (is) an entry level position with opportunity to develop professionally.

• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions within established guidelines. Ensures day to day deliverables are met.
• Checklists are to be prepared and submitted to the next level on a daily basis.
• Handles resolution of issue highlights issues to the supervisors/experts. Tracks trends within the daily deliverables(SLA/KRA) and work along with supervisor to enhance their processes / procedures knowledge.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines.
• Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts.
• Works effectively as a team member but also independently.
• Working towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job.
• Running and creating formal reports.
• Creating and executing function specific reports.
• Follows the incident/regulatory breach(operational risks) arising from processes reporting procedure with rigor.

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.

• Gender equality index member
• Diversity best practices
• Best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality

About you

• Newly passed the CPA board exam
• Board exam takers this October 2022

How to apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply” button on this page.

Source/s

• northerntrust.com
• glassdoor.com
• indeed.com