Sr. Consultant, Investment Accounting

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.Job DescriptionSound understanding of accounting and financial principals relating to investment and regulatory reporting on a Statutory and GAAP basisWorking knowledge of fixed income and equity securities and understand activity related to accruals, income payments, and other maintenance transactionsExperience working with the Annual and Quarterly NAIC Statutory Investment Schedules including Schedule D Part 1-5, DA Part 1 and 2, Schedule D/DA VBY, Schedule D 1B, Summary By Country and the various footnote and interrogatoriesGeneral understanding of derivatives and exposure to Statutory Schedule DB all parts and sectionsKnowledge/SkillsMust have a sound understanding of accounting and financial principals relating to investment and regulatory reporting on a Statutory and GAAP basisDirect experience in the preparation and review of the required Annual and Quarterly Statement Investment SchedulesGeneral understanding of accounting and financial principals relating to investment and regulatory reporting on a Tax basisMust have working knowledge of fixed income and equity securities’ processing on an investment accounting system like PAM, CAMRA, or FAM as it relates to booking activity for accruals, income payments, corporate actions, and other maintenance transactionsGeneral understanding of derivatives and other special asset classesMicrosoft Office, with advanced knowledge in Excel, pivot tables, and general database skills with Access or ExcelMajor DutiesEnsure appropriate books and records are maintained for all client investment portfolios by applying the proper STAT and GAAP prescribed guidanceMaintain accurate GAAP and STAT records for investment activity including fixed income, equity and a variety of other types of securitiesReview and analyze investment activity for client portfolios and perform cash and holdings reconciliationsComplete month end closing processes and activities on a timely basisMonitor interfaces between custody systems and accounting system to ensure that transaction data is captured as accurate and efficiently as possibleMaintain client books and records including production of P&L, Trial Balances and other client related reporting requestsWork closely with various Operational and Client Servicing groupMaintain documentation for appropriate policies and proceduresExperienceDegree in finance or accounting preferred5+ years of insurance investment accounting operations experience working for a financial services company or service organizationCPA highly desirableWorking 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. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern 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

MyHRHelp@ntrs.com .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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