Sr Accountant, Private Equity Accounting
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Sr Accountant, Private Equity Accounting
70,965–120,555 / Year
Location
Tempe, AZ
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Major Duties :1. Carries out relatively complex, extensive, high profile activities e.g. direct interaction with committees and more senior management.
2. Technically competent to act as first point of reference for day-to-day queries, and serves as a liaison to related areas.
3. May lead projects and/or train lower-level staff.
4. Focuses on maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures in the function, building towards becoming an area expert.
Knowledge :Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.
Experience :Five or more years of related business experience.
Salary Range:
$70,965 - 120,555 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.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [MyHRHelp@ntrs.com](mailto:MyHRHelp@ntrs.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20-%20Job%20Application%20and%20Employment%20Process), or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
Key Responsibilities
- Carries out complex, extensive, and high-profile accounting activities.
- Acts as the first point of reference for day-to-day queries and serves as a liaison to related areas.
- Leads projects and trains lower-level staff.
- Focuses on the maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Builds expertise in the private equity accounting function.
Skills Required
Private Equity AccountingAnalytical skillsConsultative skillsCommunication skillsJudgment skills
Benefits
- 401k
- Pension
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Spending accounts
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Caregiver leave
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Discretionary bonus program
- Equity component
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