Thrivent Looking for Accountant at Minneapolis, Minnesota Full Time

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 they’ve been given.

At our heart, 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 today—and tomorrow.

Job Summary

This job performs various accounting activities in support of Corporate Accounting with a strong focus on product administration systems balancing in addition to cash and other corporate functions; requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. Performs a wide range of detailed accounting and advisory functions pertaining to assigned area, accounts or department and assures day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies and objectives. Incumbents work independently and with peers and exercise professional judgment within assigned function

• Prepares and records journal entries for the financial transactions of the organization, maintains ledgers, prepares detailed accounting information, and monthly reconciliations. Prepares standard accounting spreadsheets, reports and statements.
• Audit, resolve, and approve the daily values or balances to ensure no discrepancies exist that would cause incorrect reporting. Exercise sound and professional judgement in the analysis of such discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing materials for internal and external auditors.
• Provides solutions to less difficult problems presented and recommends changes to accounting system, methods or procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Implements changes in procedures affecting assigned function and assists with various project assignments. Incumbents may be cross-trained in tax, corporate and financial reporting disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of functions supported within the department and business areas supported.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft office products.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, or tax statutes and regulations theory and practices.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with team to identify process improvements.
• Skill in performing detailed numerical computations.
• Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.

• This position allows a flexible work arrangement meaning you may work on-site and/or remotely from the Minneapolis, MN or Appleton, WI area.