Junior Expense Accountant (Hybrid)
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About this role
The Jr. Expense Accountant is an entry‑level role supporting operating expense reporting, analysis, and financial insight for a privately held life and annuity insurance company. This position is well suited for recent accounting or finance graduates who are interested in building strong analytical skills while developing a solid understanding of how expenses are recorded, allocated, and reported under U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting.
The Junior Accountant supports expense reporting, variance analysis, budgeting activities, and cost center analysis, while gaining exposure to monthly close processes, internal controls, and insurance‑specific expense concepts.
Key Responsibilities
Expense Analysis & Business Support
- 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.
Accounting Understanding, Close & Controls
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
*Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Financial Planning & Analysis 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. This position requires you to live within a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. Paul, MN. 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.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
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.
Be you. With us. 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. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
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 of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
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.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
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