Job Description

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 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 todayand 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.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities and Duties

* 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.

Job Qualifications

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

Other Critical Factors

* 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.

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.