Analyst, Institut Fund Acctg

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.

The UVRS group provides daily NAVs and/or market value of client’s defined contribution, defined benefit, and other large institutional client accounting portfolios. In addition, UVRS provides annual reporting statements to clients and their auditors.

The Institutional Fund Accounting Analyst works on daily valued accounts to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the client’s daily NAVs and annual reporting. The Analyst is an entry-level position which provides further career opportunities within the practice and other areas within Northern Trust.

• Determine Net Asset Value (NAV) for defined contribution plans on a daily basis.
• Evaluate and reconcile funds including mutual, benchmark, commingled, and collective for production of client month-end reports for daily valuation.
• Analyze the impact of transactions, income positions, accruals, and corporate actions on the portfolio investment options.
• Audit and resolve exceptions on assigned accounts according to procedures and within scheduled time frames.
• Assist in the timely preparation of reports and financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and performance standards.
• Record and respond to partner and client inquiries resolving exceptions related to accounts.
• Value funds on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Provide client portfolio and 5500 reporting.
• Expected to use initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts.

Basic knowledge of accounting, finance and securities, usually obtained through business‑related coursework and/or prior related experience. Analytical skills and organizational skills are required to research and resolve inquiries within scheduled time frames to meet client deadlines. Attention to detail and multi‑tasking skills are required to value the funds in a timely and accurate manner. Ability to absorb information quickly, work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy is critical.

Strong Excel skills and usage of a Macro/Access is a plus.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant work experience in fund accounting or mutual fund accounting. New grads with a business degree may be considered.

$41,040 - 61,560 USD. Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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. #Made For Greater

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.