Accountant

QBE Insurance Group • Ramsey, MN

18h • $60,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level