Accountant

Primary Details Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Accountant

Location: USA – New York, NY & Madison, WI

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The salary range for this role is: $60,000.00-$113,000.00

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to support with accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to implement policies. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, analysing data, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting processes to align accounting activities with government regulations and corporate standards. The role also involves reviewing and processing invoices, resolving payment queries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data for the service company.

esponsibilities:

Contribute to the development of the team's business plan to maximise productivity and performance.

Ensure all processes are documented in a standard format and maintained in an accessible fashion.

Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations.

Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced colleagues to increase capability and share knowledge.

Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to meet financial obligations.

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accurate accounting records to ensure compliance with regulations.

Contribute to the refinement of processes and procedures to continuously improve efficiency.

Assist with special investigations/projects concerning commercial accounting issues as required.

Participate in internal meetings to share and develop strategy, knowledge, and best practices.

Assist in managing the credit control aspects of the business.

Work Experience:

Necessary Work Experience includes:

Some relevant experience in a similar finance-related role.

Preferred Work Experience includes:

Accounting experience within a complex financial services organisation.

Moderate accounting experience within a complex financial services organisation.

Audit experience preferred, with experience from Big 4 being an advantage.

Experience in the insurance industry is desired but not essential.

Experience in account payable and general accounting procedures.

Experience of using Oracle Financials or similar ERP system.

Proficient in data entry and management.

Experience in Treasury or Settlements is an advantage.

Proven experience of consistent and constructive people management capabilities.

Proven experience in taking active accountability for own workload.

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Current or pending certifications as an accountant.

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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Commitment to Diversity

QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

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.

Supplementary information

Skills: Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Process Refinement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Technical Support

How to Apply:

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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.