Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Title: Financial Reporting Accountant
The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to support accounting and financial reporting activities by ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives. This role contributes to financial operations through transaction processing, reporting, analysis, budgeting support, and continuous process improvement.
Location: Ramsey, MN United States
Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days/week in our Ramsey, MN office
The salary range for this role is between $60,000-$90,000
Your New Role
- Support accounting and reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining accounting records in compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
- Review and process financial transactions, invoices, and payment requests while resolving associated inquiries.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities to support business decision-making.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure service delivery meets business needs and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal financial control requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.
- Support special projects, investigations, and accounting-related business initiatives as required.
- Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing activities to develop best practices and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced colleagues to support capability development across the team.
- Assist in credit control activities and support the effective management of financial obligations.
Required Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Demonstrated experience in an accounting, finance, or related business function.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or pending professional accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent).
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Preferred Work Experience
- Experience working within a complex financial services organization.
- Experience in general accounting, accounts payable, or financial reporting functions.
- Experience utilizing Oracle Financials or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Experience with treasury, settlements, or cash management activities.
- Audit experience, preferably within a public accounting or Big Four environment.
- Insurance industry experience preferred.
- Strong data management, data entry, and financial analysis skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage workload priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting the development of colleagues.
Note: QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.
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:
Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
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.
Skills:
Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Economic Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, General Accounting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Research Analysis, Risk Management
How to Apply:
To submit your application, follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
