Description
This job performs various accounting activities in support of Thrivent Financial within the corporate Accounting & Reporting function. The role primarily supports the core insurance business as well as other corporate functions. Requires experienced, professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Performs a wide range of detailed accounting, reporting and analysis within assigned areas of responsibility. Assures day-to-day deliverables are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies and objectives. Incumbent will work both independently as well as with peers and other levels across the organization while exercising professional judgment.Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and records journal entries for various financial transactions of the organization, maintains ledgers, prepares detailed accounting information and monthly reconciliations. Prepares standard accounting spreadsheets and reports in support of the general ledger and the financial statements.
- Audit, resolve, and approve balances to ensure no discrepancies exist that would cause incorrect internal or external reporting. Exercise professional judgement in the analysis of such discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing materials for internal and external auditors.
- Provides and independently implements solutions to less difficult problems. Recommends changes to accounting processes leveraging knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Implements changes in procedures within areas of responsibility and assists with various project assignments. Incumbent may be cross-trained in various corporate and financial reporting disciplines.
- Expected to develop a basic knowledge of business functions directly supported as well as other broad aspects of Thrivent.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft office products.
- Minimum 1-3 years working experience in accounting and/or reporting.
Preferred:
- Passed the Certified Public Accountant exam.
- Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger.
- Experience in statutory accounting and reporting.
Additional Information
- This position allows a flexible work arrangement meaning you may work on-site and/or remotely from the Minneapolis, MN or Appleton, WI area.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.