Analyst, Private Equity Accounting

Responsibilities

• Capture, analyze, and input investor data from source documentation into CRM systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Establish and maintain investor records, including legal entity details, tax identifiers, and banking instructions.
• Support capital activity processing, including capital calls, distributions, and partner accounting workflows.
• Reconcile investor-level data between CRM, accounting systems, and reporting outputs to ensure alignment.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance checks across investor data and transaction records.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as fund accounting, client servicing, and compliance teams.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization and automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial services, data management, or fund accounting.
• Working knowledge of private equity structures or investor onboarding processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement benefits including 401k and pension.
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability.
• Paid time off and parental/caregiver leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Discretionary bonus program which may include an equity component.

About the Company

Northern Trust is a Fortune 500, globally recognized financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. We provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions through service, expertise, and integrity.