Junior Expense Accountant (Hybrid)

Securian Financial is a privately held life and annuity insurance company seeking a Junior Expense Accountant. This entry-level role supports operating expense reporting, analysis, and financial insight, while assisting with variance analysis, budgeting activities, and cost center analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly expense reports by cost center, function, and major spend category
• Assist with variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; summarize key drivers and trends
• Support the annual budget and periodic forecast processes through data preparation, validation, and consolidation
• Maintain expense tracking schedules, reporting templates, and supporting documentation
• Respond to routine expense inquiries from business partners and cost center owners
• Support ad hoc analysis related to vendor spend, headcount impacts, and expense trends
• Develop an understanding of expense recognition concepts, including accruals, prepaids, and allocations
• Support monthly close activities by preparing support files and tie‑outs used by Accounting
• Assist with reconciling expense schedules to the general ledger and researching variances with guidance
• Support internal control procedures (SOX, where applicable) through documentation and evidence retention
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing schedules and supporting documentation

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or expected graduation soon)
• Zero to two years of accounting or finance experience, including internships or co‑ops
• Strong Excel skills and interest in financial analysis and reporting
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge a plus)
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 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 of 5 percent.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

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