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.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The successful candidate will perform account reconciliations, prepare balancing reports, post accounting entries, process invoices, support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, and assist with audit and variance analysis requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare daily balancing reports and verify the completeness and accuracy of financial data.
- Review balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules to identify unusual or outstanding items.
- Prepare and post daily accounting entries with appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Record accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions accurately and on time.
- Process invoices, verify supporting documentation, apply appropriate coding, and route items for approval.
- Balance and verify internal and intercompany accounts, resolving differences in coordination with relevant teams.
- Prepare and respond to audit confirmation requests and provide supporting records for internal and external audits.
- Prepare variance analysis reports, explain significant movements, and escalate unresolved issues.
- Maintain organized accounting records and comply with established policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing.
- Working knowledge of general ledger processes, balance sheet accounts, and fundamental accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting daily deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a high-volume or deadline-driven accounting environment.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits and preparing variance explanations.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
- Experience with intercompany or internal account balancing.
Core Competencies:
Attention to detail • Financial accuracy • Accountability • Analytical thinking • Time management • Clear communication • Teamwork • Process discipline
Shift timing: 8PM - 5AM
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 [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.
About Our Manila Office
The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 - driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth. Learn more.
Skills Required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing
- Working knowledge of general ledger processes, balance sheet accounts, and fundamental accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting daily deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential financial information and work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in a high-volume or deadline-driven accounting environment
- Experience supporting internal or external audits and preparing variance explanations
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions
- Experience with intercompany or internal account balancing
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employer‑funded defined‑benefit pension is highlighted in employer‑verified materials and filings, setting the retirement package apart from many private employers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as solid overall, and two paid volunteer days per year are clearly documented across corporate materials.
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Parental & Family Support — Company sources and postings reference paid parental and caregiver leave and recent enhancements to parental benefits, indicating meaningful family support within the package.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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