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 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 today—and tomorrow.
Job Summary
This job performs professional accounting activities in support of the Bank for specialized and complex assignments or functional area’s requiring application of an advanced professional, competent knowledge of accounting principles and practices. May support lower-level professional accounting staff and other finance and operational staff in performing duties. Exercises broad discretion and creativity as to work details on assignments of a varied, diverse and difficult nature.
**We are open to candidates working remotely anywhere across the United States.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepares and records more complex activity and entries, maintains ledgers, prepares detailed accounting information, participates in the annual budget, and reconciles and analyzes reports and ledgers. Help and support less experienced accountants when requested.
- Prepares and reviews daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and semi-annual reports for internal management, internal audit, external audit and other external agencies.
- Reviews, reconciles, and controls accounts and records to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with all pertinent procedures, policies, and regulations. Adjust funds or accounts such as balance sheet or income statement accounts when necessary.
- Coordinate with Accounting Manager to maintain the general ledger system.
- Provides specialized or general calculations and analysis support in various accounting functions; prepares specialized or more difficult reports, statements, analyses and interpretation utilizing advanced knowledge and proficiency in accounting practices, principles and interrelationships for both management and outside agencies.
- Recommends alternatives to management when accounting data indicates trends or situations requiring action to be taken beyond scope of responsibilities.
- Solid working knowledge of functions supported within the department and business areas supported.
- Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
- Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent Bank employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent Bank purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Job Qualifications
Required:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, or tax statutes and regulations theory and practices.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with team to identify process improvements.
- Demonstrated skill in performing detailed numerical computations and interprets accounting and regulatory guidance.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- 3 to 5 years of accounting experience.
Preferred:
- Public Accounting and/or financial services experience.
- Candidates with a CPA, MBA, CMGA, or CMA.
Additional Information
- This position is a full-time remote opportunity.
- If you are in the Minneapolis, MN, Appleton, WI, or Salt Lake City, UT area, you would have access to our corporate offices in these areas.
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 $62,633.00 - $84,739.00 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.