Accountant

The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to contribute to effective and efficient accounting and reporting procedures by monitoring assigned accounts, appropriately handling accounts receivable, performing ledger reconciliation, analyzing accounting issues and completing designated reporting for budgeting and accounting functions to align accounting activities with government regulations and corporate standards.

• Location: Ramsey, Minnesota

• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

• The salary range for this role is: $60,000 - $90,000

Your New Role

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of established accounting procedures by preparing journal entries, entering transactions into accounting software and identifying and correcting any out-of-balance conditions

• Prepare payment requests and distribute to accounts payable for processing

• Support cash management procedures by appropriately allocating incoming cash, monitoring multiple accounting systems and maintaining accurate documentation

• Align individual performance with regulatory and corporate requirements by communicating outstanding items and identifying, understanding and implementing regulatory changes to accounting principles to ensure compliance with internal and external audit findings

• Maintain consistency with month and year end closing processes and procedures by reconciling assigned ledger accounts monthly and/or quarterly, and reviewing, investigating and documenting all reconciliations

• Review and analyze accounting issues, communicate feedback to team members, share knowledge, review journal entries, resolve questions and provide recommendations to support achievement of business objectives

• Assist junior level team members by addressing questions, reviewing billing information and maintaining consistency and close collaboration with the senior leadership team

• Collaborate with management to resolve complex billing issues and/or conflicts that may prevent payment of premiums

• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Experience

• Accounting experience

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Knowledge

• Advanced working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

• Applied working knowledge of financial management, insurance principles and cash and capital principles

• Applied working knowledge of finance technology processes, procedures, solutions and best practices

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Work independently with little supervision or direction

• Implement reports to provide access to critical system information

• Complete tasks by taking decisive or quick action

• Take responsibility and willing to make decisions

• Work with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal

• Quickly learn, understand, and take action

• Show drive and initiative

• Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner

• Motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team leading

• Use internal and external resources to gather, analyze and reorganize information

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate's professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office

• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis

• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%

• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education

• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US.

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?

At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.