Associate Accountant – Corporate Tax
| Company | Northern Trust |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $61500 – $98300 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of tax filing compliance and related concepts
- Familiarity with tax research software
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Undergraduate degree in relevant field (accounting, finance, economics) required
- 0 to 3 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of basic supporting calculations and documentation used in relevant tax filing obligations
- Ability to complete assigned tasks within the designated timeframe with good attention to detail
- Ability to perform basic research on tax issues as requested by higher level staff
- Attends meetings with various internal and external partners and develops working relationships with those partners
- Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms
- Works to understand the processes used by the Corporate Tax Group and follows processes when completing assigned tasks
- Gains familiarity with the tax technology software
- Ability to use available software to efficiently complete assigned tasks, such as Excel and Word
- Eagerness to learn through on the job training and coaching from higher level staff
Preferred Qualifications
- MST or other advanced degree a plus
- CPA certification a plus