Associate Fund Accountant

Responsible for following established guidelines and identifying and resolving problems. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/ experts. Beginning to develop a basic understanding of the business function. Likely to be accountable for regular reporting or process administration. May direct day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role). Likely to be of graduate caliber, studying for relevant professional qualification or accreditation.

The job consists of striking net asset values for mutual funds. The employee will also be striking daily yields for money market funds. Reconciliation of data is required throughout the day.
1. Responsible for following established guidelines and identifying and resolving problems.
2. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/ experts.
3. May direct day-to-day work of junior level employees (but not a formal management role).
4. Works effectively as a team member but also independently
5. Knowledgeable of the core aspects of the job
6. Working towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job
7. Running and creating formal reports

For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,500 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.


We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.


As of March 31,2019, Northern Trust Corporation had:


$10.9 trillion in assets under custody/administration
$8.2 trillion in assets under custody
$1.2 trillion in assets under management
$122 billion in banking assets



The successful candidate will benefit from having:


Knowledge/Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge is required
Highly flexible and adaptable to change
Technical skills / systems knowledge is required
Experience Required
Bachelors degree. Preferred finance and/or accounting experience. Excel knowledge is a huge plus. This role may be entry level position with opportunity to develop professionally.

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