Senior Accounting Process Analyst
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent we believe money is a tool not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core we are committed to providing financial advice investments insurance banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all theyve been given.
At our core we are a membership-owned fraternal organization as well as a holistic financial services organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want todayand tomorrow.
Job Summary
Ensures the accuracy integrity and appropriate accounting treatment of financial data supporting accounting reporting and operational processes across Controller & Treasury. Performs analysis validation reconciliation and process support activities while partnering across Accounting Operations Financial Controls and Technology teams to support accurate reporting effective controls and continuous improvement efforts. Serves as a key partner in aligning business activities operational processes and financial reporting outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
**We are open to candidates working remotely anywhere across the United States.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Facilitates accounting reporting and operational processes by ensuring financial data is accurately processedvalidated and reflected in financial reporting and downstream activities.
- Executes classification transformation reconciliation and reporting of financial transactionsin accordance withaccounting standards regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Delivers financial regulatory management and operational reporting activities by analyzing data researching issuesvalidatinginformation and partnering with stakeholders to improve reporting efficiency data quality and process effectiveness.
- Support audits regulatory examinations and internal control activities by preparing documentationvalidatinginformation and ensuring compliance with established requirements.
- Identifyand implement opportunities to improve efficiency data quality reporting effectiveness and operational performance through process simplification standardization and automation.
- Establishes financial risk management through execution of controls identification and escalation of risks and maintenance of documentation supporting audit readiness and compliance.
- Analyze financial and operational data toidentifytrends exceptions variances and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy process effectiveness and control execution. Monitor andvalidatedata quality investigate discrepancies perform root-cause analysis and partner with stakeholders to improve the reliability and integrity of information used in reporting and decision-making.
- Models Thrivents leadership competencies Model the Way Rally the Team and Deliver Outcomes.
- Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement exceptional employee engagement and an unwavering commitment to our and/or supports a culture thatrepresentsthe Thrivent purpose promise and values ensuring that Thrivents trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Information Systems Management Information Systems Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.
- 3 years of relevant experience in accounting finance operations or systems-related roles.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data perform reconciliations and resolve issuesimpactingfinancial processes reporting controls and operational effectiveness.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel)SQLand experience working with financial or operational systems.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills withabilityto work across teams and explain concepts clearly.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proven ability to act as a subjectmatter expert and manage shifting priorities whilemaintainingaccuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial processessharefindings and recommendations including general ledger and financial reporting concepts.
Preferred:
- Experience working in a financial services or large corporate environment with complex financial processes.
- Experience supporting financial reportingaudit or regulatory processes. Familiarity with financial systems data tools or reporting platforms.
- Progress towardorinterest in relevant professional certifications CPA CMA MBA IIBA-CBAP IIBA-CCBA.
- Exposure to process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.
Additional Information
- This position is a full-time remote opportunity.
- Employees who reside within the designated geographic range may be required to work on-site based on business needs and at the managers discretion
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About Company
Thrivent delivers solutions for banking, investments, insurance and giving that let you achieve what matters for you and your community.