Staff Accountant - Expense Accounting (Hybrid)

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

2d • 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 an accounting professional looking to deepen their technical expertise while gaining exposure across key areas of corporate finance. Securian Financial is seeking a Staff Accountant – Expense Accounting to join a collaborative team that supports the organization’s expense management, intercompany billing, fixed asset processes, and lease accounting. 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
• Leave programs (parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement, 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, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment
• Volunteer paid time off
• Dollar-for-dollar matching gift program
• Associate Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level