Mutual Fund Accountant

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 heart, 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.

This job performs various tax and reporting activities in support of the Mutual Funds; requiring professional knowledge and keen research, analytical, and problem solving skills. Provides and promotes effective investment accounting and reporting information by applying appropriate accounting and reporting principles and practices in an environment that emphasizes professional growth and development. Incumbents work independently and with peers and exercise professional judgment within assigned function.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare the tax provision for annual reports including supporting schedules.
• Prepare income tax and excise tax returns and Form 1099 supporting calculations.
• Prepare income and capital gain distribution calculations.
• Prepare compliance schedules to ensure each fund meets required RIC tax qualification tests.
• Assist in preparing materials for internal and external auditors.
• Implement changes in procedures affecting assigned function and assist with various project assignments. 
• Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders on mutual fund tax issues.
• Basic knowledge of functions supported within the department and business areas supported.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft office products.

Other Critical Factors

• Knowledge of accounting principles, or tax statutes and regulations theory and practices.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with team to identify process improvements.
• Skill in preparing detailed reports and numerical computations on a timely basis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, fostering open communication.
• Strong execution skills, driving for results and creating a sense of urgency when appropriate.

Additional Information

• This position requires you to work on-site in Minneapolis, MN a minimum of three days a week.

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 $59,516.00 - $80,521.00 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.

Other

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 otherstatus 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 [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.