Northern Trust Accountant Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Northern Trust.
Northern Trust
Payroll Specialist
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process at this company is quite slow, and they don't keep candidates updated on their progress. You don't get any feedback after interviews or rejections, so you have to chase them for answers or just wait around.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Northern Trust
Senior Accountant
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process was smooth with punctual interviewers and enjoyable conversations. Technical questions relevant to the Senior Accountant role were posed by the hiring managers. Strong people skills are also important due to the fast-paced environment and need to collaborate with different teams.
Confirmed questions1 question
- As a Senior Accountant, how would you guide or mentor junior staff?
Northern Trust
Accountant
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Started by applying online via LinkedIn. Next, HR reached out to check availability for interview scheduling. The first interview was with hiring managers and team leads, focusing on my resume and experience, plus technical and situational accounting questions where I had to provide journal or adjusting entries. Then, I interviewed with the CFO of finance in Manila, which was more about my experience, skills, contributions, and why they should hire me. The final interview was with the VP of finance in Australia; while initially seeming intimidating, it turned out to be a more comfortable experience than the previous two. He asked me to go through my resume, we discussed my experience and role expectations, and I even asked for his advice, which he kindly gave.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Could you provide a summary of your resume?
- What specific contributions do you believe you can make to our team?
- What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
Northern Trust Accountant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Northern Trust interview reports.
“Can you tell me what you know about NT?”
Read reports →“How do you feel about the work schedule, given it runs from 11 am to 7 pm?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a team member was struggling to keep up with their tasks?”
Read reports →“In five years, where do you envision your career path leading?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in private equity and what is your understanding of this company's specific private equity operations?”
Read report →“Why are you interested in private equity, and what insights do you have regarding the company's private equity endeavors?”
Read report →“Can you tell me why you are interested in Northern Trust?”
Read report →“As a Senior Accountant, how would you guide or mentor junior staff?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for the next five years?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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