Staff Accountant - Expense Accounting; Hybrid

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will take ownership of core accounting processes that directly support Securian’s financial reporting and expense governance. You will:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Analyst.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. #LI-Hybrid

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

$56,000.00 – $

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community.

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs:
  Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays:
  Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan:
Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target…