Senior Accounting Process Analyst

Thrivent Financial; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

HSA

401k

Pension

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Thrivent Financial in the United States seeks an Accounting/Finance professional to ensure accurate financial data processing, reporting, and compliance across Controller & Treasury. This remote role partners with Accounting, Operations, Financial Controls, and Technology teams to support reporting accuracy and controls.

We are open to candidates working remotely anywhere across the United States. The position emphasizes data integrity, process improvement, and collaboration with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, MIS, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Required: 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, operations, or systems-related roles.
• Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel), SQL and experience with financial/operational systems.
• Required: Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Required: Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Required: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates accounting, reporting, and operational processes by ensuring financial data is accurately processed and reflected in reports.
• Classifies, transforms, reconciles, and reports financial transactions per standards and internal policies.
• Delivers financial, regulatory, management, and operational reporting by analyzing data and partnering with stakeholders to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Supports audits, regulatory examinations, and internal controls by preparing documentation and ensuring compliance.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, reporting effectiveness, and operations through standardization and automation.
• Establishes financial risk management through controls, risk escalation, and audit-ready documentation.
• Analyzes financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting and control execution.
• Monitors data quality, investigates discrepancies, and performs root-cause analysis with stakeholders.
• Models Thrivent leadership competencies: Model the Way, Rally the Team, Deliver Outcomes.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement and strong client focus.
• Shapes Thrivent’s culture to reflect its purpose and values, maintaining trust and reputation.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Financial systems

Data analysis

Reconciliations

Communication

Cross-team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Information Systems/IT

CPA/MBA progress (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Job description

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

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 processed, validated, and reflected in financial reporting and downstream activities.

Executes classification, transformation, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Delivers financial, regulatory, management, and operational reporting activities by analyzing data, researching issues, validating information, and partnering with stakeholders to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and process effectiveness.

Support audits, regulatory examinations, and internal control activities by preparing documentation, validating information, and ensuring compliance with established requirements.

Identify and 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 to identify trends, exceptions, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, process effectiveness, and control execution.

Monitor and validate data 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 Thrivent’s 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 clients.

Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

Job Qualifications

1. Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience.
2. Required: 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, operations, or systems-related roles.
3. Required: Demonstrated ability to analyze data, perform reconciliations, and resolve issues impacting financial processes, reporting, controls, and operational effectiveness.
4. Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel), SQL and experience working with financial or operational systems.
5. Required: Effective communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work across teams and explain concepts clearly.
6. Required: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
7. Required: Proven ability to act as a subject‑matter expert and manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
8. Required: Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes, share findings 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 reporting, audit, or regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with financial systems, data tools, or reporting platforms.
• Progress toward or interest 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 manager’s discretion.

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 $70,434.00 - $95,294.00 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 [e-mail] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

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 customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow. For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work. Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.