Associate Accountant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Northern Trust Full time

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:

  • Assists in the preparation of basic supporting calculations and documentation used in relevant tax filing obligations, as well as filings related to government required tax accounting disclosures. Ability to complete assigned tasks within the designated timeframe with good attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform basic research on tax issues as requested by higher level staff.
  • Attends meetings with various internal and external partners and develops working relationships with those partners. Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms.
  • Works to understand the processes used by the Corporate Tax Group and follows processes when completing assigned tasks.
  • Gains familiarity with the tax technology software. Ability to use available software to efficiently complete assigned tasks, such as Excel and Word.
  • Eagerness to learn through on the job training and coaching from higher level staff.

Knowledge:

Basic knowledge of tax filing compliance and related concepts. Familiarity with tax research software as well as the hierarchy of tax law and tax law interpretations/analysis. Exposure to performing tax research using various tools. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

Undergraduate degree in relevant field (accounting, finance, economics) required with 0 to 3 years of experience. MST or other advanced degree a plus. CPA certification a plus.

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.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern 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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