• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-43272

  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.

  Pay Transparency

  
  

  Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $54,105.00 - $73,201.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

  
  

  Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

  
  

  The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

  
  

  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.

• About the company

  Thrivent is a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Appleton, Wisconsin, and founded by Lutherans.

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