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Associate Specialist, Fund Administrator, IPS

The Northern Trust Company · Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid

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Pay$96k to $162k a year
LevelStaff · Accounting
Work modeHybrid
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
ExperienceIndustry
PostedAug 31, 2026
Found by usOct 4, 2026
Last checkedOct 8, 2026

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Review and finalize hedge fund monthly close packages and prepare fund financial statements for clients.

Early career, studying for the CPAA few years in, CPA in progressPublic accountant moving to industry

Worth knowing: Work involves client onboarding discovery and system implementation support.

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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 & Responsibilities Review monthly fund and legal entity close packages to ensure accuracy and completeness. Analyze and report financial data for delivery to clients and their investors. Oversee the monthly close process and finalize fund performance and financial results. Partner with clients and internal Hedge Fund Services teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of fund activities and transactions. Prepare and review fund financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Coordinate directly with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and ensure the accuracy of audited financial statements. Serve as a subject matter expert within Hedge Fund Services, leveraging deep functional knowledge to support business operations and client needs. Drive operational efficiency initiatives by automating manual processes, enhancing controls, and identifying opportunities to improve system integration and workflows. Act as a subject matter expert for HFS proprietary systems, providing guidance on system functionality and capabilities to support business problem-solving. Collaborate with shared service teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with appropriate accounting principles. Research and interpret technical accounting issues related to complex client transactions, new accounting pronouncements, and evolving U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.

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