Staff Accountant - Expense Accounting (Hybrid)

Securian Financial•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Securian Financial, the internal job title for this position is Financial Planning & Analysis Sr Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of accounting experience who enjoys meaningful analysis, problem solving, and the opportunity to influence process improvements within a large, sophisticated organization. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: In this role, you will take ownership of core accounting processes that directly support Securian’s financial reporting and expense governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a corporate environment
Experience preparing reconciliations and analyzing financial data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or management information systems
Solid foundational accounting knowledge

Nice To Haves

Experience in the insurance or financial services industry
Prior accounting experience in a large corporate setting
SAP or other major ERP experience
CPA or progress toward CPA certification

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll-forwards within the SAP subledger and ledger.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close responsibilities, including expense-related accruals.
Perform financial data analysis to respond to expense-related questions and support management decision-making.
Serve as a key contributor to activities related to fixed assets (facilities, equipment) and software capitalization.
Assist with lease accounting (ASC 842), including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
Provide backup support for fixed asset accounting functions.
Lead intercompany billing activities and reconcile results with subsidiaries.
Support preparation and analysis of assigned areas during the annual budget cycle.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiencies across the expense accounting function.

Benefits

Paid time off
Parental leave
Caregiver leave for family members
Bereavement leave
Military leave
Nine company paid holidays
Company-funded pension plan
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution up to 10 percent of eligible earnings
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Volunteer paid time off
Dollar-for-dollar matching gift program