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Senior Accounting Process Analyst

Thrivent · Appleton, WI · $70,434–$95,294 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role ensures the accuracy, integrity and appropriate accounting treatment of financial data across reporting and operational processes. What accounting process work have you done?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on accounting process experience, because this role is responsible for the accuracy and treatment of financial data across processes.

You'd partner with operations and technology teams. How do you explain an accounting requirement to someone who does not do accounting?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain accounting requirements to non-accountants clearly, because operations and technology teams need to understand why requirements matter.

How do you keep accurate when the work is detailed and repetitive under a deadline?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep detailed, repetitive work accurate under deadline, because small errors in accounting data can spread into reports.

What would you do

You'd facilitate accounting, reporting and operational processes. How do you improve a process that runs on a monthly deadline?

What they are checking: Whether they can improve a process without disrupting a monthly close, because changes made carelessly near deadlines can cause reporting errors.

You find something that suggests a past period was reported incorrectly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate a possible past reporting error promptly and honestly, because hiding uncomfortable findings creates bigger regulatory and trust problems later.

A Principal Accounting Process Analyst role is posted alongside this one, both open to remote work across the United States from Appleton. Where do you place yourself, and where would you work from?

What they are checking: Whether they place themselves honestly between the senior and principal roles, and whether the remote arrangement works for them in practice.

About the work

Walk me through how you would investigate a figure that does not look right in a report.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear method for investigating figures that look wrong, because tracing numbers back to their source is the recurring work here.

What does appropriate accounting treatment mean when a transaction does not fit an existing pattern?

What they are checking: Whether they can reason through accounting treatment when a transaction does not fit existing patterns, because judgment matters most where rules are unclear.

How do you keep data integrity when information passes through several systems before it reaches a report?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how data can break as it moves between systems, because tracing that lineage is how reporting errors are prevented.

Insurance accounting has its own requirements. What is distinctive about it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what makes insurance accounting different, because statutory reporting and reserves add requirements beyond general accounting knowledge.

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The full job description

As published by Thrivent.

We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our core, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow. Job Summary Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and appropriate accounting treatment of financial data supporting accounting, reporting, and operational processes across Controller & Treasury. Performs analysis, validation, reconciliation, and process support activities while partnering across Accounting, Operations, Financial Controls, and Technology teams to support accurate reporting, effective controls, and continuous improvement efforts. Serves as a key partner in aligning business activities, operational processes, and financial reporting outcomes across multiple stakeholders. **We are open to candidates working remotely anywhere across the United States. Job Responsibilities and Duties • Facilitates accounting, reporting, and operational processes by ensuring financial data is accurately processed, validated, and reflected in financial reporting and downstream activities. • Executes classification, transformation, reconciliation, and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. • Delivers financial, regulatory, management, and operational reporting activities by analyzing data, researching issues, validating information, and partnering with stakeholders to improve reporting efficiency, data quality, and process effectiveness. • Support audits, regulatory examinations, and internal control activities by preparing documentation, validating information, and ensuring compliance with established requirements. • Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, reporting effectiveness, and operational performance through process simplification, standardization, and automation. • Establishes financial risk management through execution of controls, identification and escalation of risks, and maintenance of documentation supporting audit readiness and compliance. • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, process effectiveness, and control execution. Monitor and validate data quality, investigate discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and partner with stakeholders to improve the reliability and integrity of information used in reporting and decision-making. • Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes. ​ • Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients. ​ Job Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience. • 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, operations, or systems-related roles. • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, perform reconciliations, and resolve issues impacting financial processes, reporting, controls, and operational effectiveness. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel), SQL and experience working with financial or operational systems. • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work across teams and explain concepts clearly. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Proven ability to act as a subject‑matter expert and manage shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. • Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes, share findings and recommendations including general ledger and financial reporting concepts. Preferred: • Experience working in a financial services or large corporate environment with complex financial processes. • Experience supporting financial reporting, audit, or regulatory processes. Familiarity with financial systems, data tools, or reporting platforms. • Progress toward or interest in relevant professional certifications CPA, CMA, MBA, IIBA-CBAP, IIBA-CCBA. • Exposure to process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives. Additional Information • This position is a full-time remote opportunity. • Employees who reside within the designated geographic range may be required to work on-site based on business needs and at the manager’s discretion #LI-Remote Pay Transparency Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $70,434.00 - $95,294.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important. Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits. The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion. Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources. #Remote

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