Associate Accountant

The opportunity: Monitor accounts in assigned area of responsibility by maintaining documentation and appropriate allocation of accounts receivable, performing ledger reconciliation, communicating outstanding items and aligning accounting activities with government regulations and corporate standards.

• Location: Sun Prairie, WI

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, Temporary opening, covering for maternity leave

• Salary range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 depending on experience

Your new role:
* Assist in the delivery of accounting services in designated area of responsibility by following established accounting procedures, preparing journal entries, entering transactions into accounting software, identifying any out-of-balance conditions and collaborating with senior team members
*Follow standard cash management procedures and best practices by appropriately allocating incoming cash, monitoring accounting systems as assigned, verifying availability of required cash resources and maintaining accurate documentation
*Align individual performance with regulatory and corporate requirements by identifying and communicating outstanding items and understanding impact of regulatory changes to accounting principles to ensure individual compliance with internal and external audit findings
*Maintain consistency with month and year end closing processes and procedures by reconciling ledger accounts daily, and documenting all reconciliations in designated area of responsibility
*Deliver quality customer service by directing incoming loss checks, issuing adjuster voucher payments, verifying appropriate coding, cutting text and processing paper and electronic payments
*Build accounting skills and knowledge by soliciting performance feedback, participating in cross-training and learning additional processes and procedures to contribute to effectiveness of team operations
*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 Education
* Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience
* 1 year relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills
* Appropriately prioritize assigned tasks
*Understand the needs and goals of customers and actively look for ways to meet them; escalate issues when necessary
*Use logic to address work-related issues and problems
*Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
*Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
*Escalate issues when necessary
*High attention to detail
*Keep logs, records, and files up-to-date and readily accessible
*Adapt and be flexible in a complex, changing environment
*Complete tasks by taking decisive or quick action
*Accept responsibility for one's decisions and actions
*Show drive and initiative
*Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner
*Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow

Preferred Education Specifics
* Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Preferred Experience
* 2 years relevant experience

Preferred Licenses/Certifications
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Knowledge
* Applied 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 operational efficiency principals and best practices
*Working knowledge of financial operations
*Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft and Envision

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.

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