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About Northern Trust Corporation 

Northern Trust is a financial services company that provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions for individuals, institutions, and corporations globally. They offer a range of services, including investment management, trust and custody, banking, and financial consulting.

Your role & responsibilities

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 independently 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Exercise independent judgment perform routine account reconciliations and resolve most issues.
• Resolve routine processing problems and recommend solutions.
• 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

Northern Trust is committed to nurturing the professional growth of its employees through dedicated career development programs. The company's focus on fostering career advancement underscores its dedication to cultivating a workforce equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for success.

• Rotational Development Program - helps entry-level employees build their technical and leadership skills in a specific career track—credit, finance, investments, asset servicing, or technology. Rotations involve training, mentorship, access to speakers, community service, and a case challenge.
• Northern Trust University (NTU) portal - employees can easily access a customized portfolio of core professional-, manager-, sales- and client-servicing training solutions. NTU provides and tracks all mandatory compliance training, as well as functional training specific to various jobs and roles.

Benefits

Northern Trust offers a range of different benefits such as:

• Insurance, Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Perks & Discounts
• Professional Support

Career progression

From the outset, every partner at this organization is considered indispensable. New members engage in impactful projects, connect with influential leaders, and cultivate skills pivotal for launching successful careers. The commitment extends beyond immediate tasks, with a focus on continuous learning to empower individuals to assume leadership roles in the future. This forward-looking approach defines the organization's dedication to shaping a workforce that not only contributes effectively today but is poised to lead with confidence tomorrow.

Work-life balance

The organization prioritizes work-life balance through a well-rounded hybrid working model, providing the successful candidate with the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely. Recognizing the significance of employee well-being, they offer a range of activities, tools, and resources designed to promote strength, health, and engagement, fostering a supportive environment in and out of the office. This commitment to balance underscores their dedication to creating a work culture that values both professional excellence and individual well-being.

Company culture

Northern Trust’s culture has been shaped by a deep belief in its enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.

About you

Qualifications:

• 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, just click on the "Apply on employer site" button, and this will navigate you to the career page.

On the career page, please look for the "Apply" button to submit your information.

Northern Trust recruitment process:

• Online application (include resume).
• Online assessment (only for fresh graduates).
• Phone interview by HR.
• Assessment video conference interview by hiring managers.

Source/s:

• northerntrust.com
• youtube.com