Securian Financial
Staff Accountant - Expense Accounting (Hybrid)
Securian Financial, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Staff Accountant – Expense Accounting (Hybrid)
Join Securian Financial as a Staff Accountant – Expense Accounting to support expense management, intercompany billing, fixed asset processes, and lease accounting in a large, sophisticated organization.
What You’ll Do Take ownership of core accounting processes that directly support Securian’s financial reporting and expense governance. Responsibilities include:
Expense Accounting & Month‑End Responsibilities – Prepare and post monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, 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.
Fixed Assets, Software Capitalization & Lease Accounting – 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.
Intercompany & Budget Support – Lead intercompany billing activities and reconcile results with subsidiaries; support preparation and analysis of assigned areas during the annual budget cycle.
Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiencies across the expense accounting function.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary Range $56,000.00 – $103,000.00 per year. Pay may vary depending on job‑related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. Base pay and incentive pay can be discussed with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Benefits Summary Hybrid work model with 3 days per week in office for commutable distance; flexible scheduling. Comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401(k) with company match up to 5% subject to performance, health, dental, vision coverage from day one, paid parental and caregiver leave, volunteer time, and a range of associate resource groups. For full details view the Benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com or by telephone 651‑655‑5522 (voice).
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What You’ll Do Take ownership of core accounting processes that directly support Securian’s financial reporting and expense governance. Responsibilities include:
Expense Accounting & Month‑End Responsibilities – Prepare and post monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, 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.
Fixed Assets, Software Capitalization & Lease Accounting – 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.
Intercompany & Budget Support – Lead intercompany billing activities and reconcile results with subsidiaries; support preparation and analysis of assigned areas during the annual budget cycle.
Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiencies across the expense accounting function.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary Range $56,000.00 – $103,000.00 per year. Pay may vary depending on job‑related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. Base pay and incentive pay can be discussed with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
Benefits Summary Hybrid work model with 3 days per week in office for commutable distance; flexible scheduling. Comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401(k) with company match up to 5% subject to performance, health, dental, vision coverage from day one, paid parental and caregiver leave, volunteer time, and a range of associate resource groups. For full details view the Benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com or by telephone 651‑655‑5522 (voice).
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