Senior Accountant, Private Equity Accounting

Northern Trust • Tempe, AZ

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Operates under general supervision but works on own most of the time. Candidate will serve on large and/or complex projects as requested. Must be technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries while serving as a liaison to related areas. Have both broad and in-depth knowledge in chosen field, plus strong knowledge of related areas. Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high profile activities e.g. direct interaction with committees and more senior management. Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative and communication and judgment skills. May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff. Focus on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function while building towards becoming a stronger area expert.

Requirements

• Four year degree program or related work experience in private equity administration, financial accounting and reporting duties.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory reporting.
• Analytical skills and problem solving skills.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Well acquainted with Microsoft Excel.
• 3-4 years of private equity accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years client servicing or related experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, exhibiting initiative, leadership, and flexibility.
• Formal education in accounting and/or related business degree.
• Experience with MS Suite of Systems (Excel/Access/Word) (intermediate/advanced level).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Investran preferred.
• CPA accreditation.
• Understand the complexities of the private equity markets via their past work experience.
• Experience with Investran.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing a variety of accounting, analytical, & financial reporting duties ensuring client and investor activity reporting is prepared and completed appropriately.
• Serves as a technical accounting expert without management responsibilities and is seen as a subject matter expert and key advisor on significant business/accounting decisions to team and partners.
• Assists in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reporting.
• Prepares financial information for stockholders/investor reports.
• Researches and assists in interpreting the impact of recent accounting developments in the division.
• Disseminates findings to manager and other partners involved.
• Communicates with partners to resolve discrepancies or provide assistance on accounting or disclosure issues.
• Conducts special analysis and projects as assigned and prepares reports of detailed findings for management review.
• Helps train and monitor performance of team members, co-workers and client deliverables.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees