Associate Specialist, Private Equity Accounting

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

1d • $95,600 - $162,400

About The Position

Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services. Since 1889, the company has been guided by its principles of Service, Expertise, and Integrity. With over 135 years of financial experience and more than 24,000 partners, Northern Trust serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required.
• Analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Technical skills are required.
• Experience with real estate industry clients is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, exhibiting initiative, leadership, and flexibility.
• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nice To Haves

• 2-3+ years of staff accounting experience and/or real estate property or fund accounting/administration experience is preferred with a minimum of 2 years client servicing or related experience.
• Formal education in accounting and/or related business degree.
• May be seeking or have recently obtained their CPA accreditation.
• Understand the complexities of the private equity and real estate markets via past experience.
• Experience with Investran, Yardi and MS Suite of Systems (Excel/Access/Word) (intermediate/advanced level).

Responsibilities

• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit / function.
• As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level.
• Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult.
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.
• Conducts preliminary analysis.
• Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management.
• Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree