Sr Accountant (20648)

Description:Are you ready to make an impact? Are you up for a challenge? If so, QBE Regional Insurance offers an opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant who excels at producing results in the role of business partner and knowledge leader. This position is located at our expansive corporate headquarters in Sun Prairie (Madison), WI. We are rapidly growing and need your expertise to contribute in our professionally skilled Corporate Finance and Tax Department. Your success in this newly created role will depend on your ability to apply sound accounting and expense analysis skills while building relationships with key contacts throughout the organization. You will have the ability to use your analytical skills to find new and innovative ways of doing business and improve efficiencies throughout the department. You will have a tremendous opportunity to come in, take ownership of this new role and show your worth. We value taking individual initiative, self-motivation and collaborative relationships. If you are a true people person, this is your place to shine. Our team-based culture encourages a robust employment experience, career development and performance-based compensation. If you are truly an analytical person, enjoy the responsibility of establishing/developing this new role, and are intrigued by our opportunity, we want to talk with you! Please read on for the full job description and to complete your online application.Assist management with the ongoing improvement and daily management of our cash functions.To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.1.Coordinate daily cash functions including the preparation of daily cash projections, maintenance of the forecasting model, and cash forecasting variance analysis as well as providing back-up support to manager in cash functions. 2.Assist with projects impacting our cash processing and account payable functions. Will require interaction with other departments including ISD, Claims, CSS, and other Financial units. 3.Monitor budget to actual bank charge information. Analyze and explain variances. 4.Act as a technical expert and resource for department staff. 5.Support the Company's system of internal controls over financial reporting and related policies and procedures including compliance with SOX (or equivalent) requirements for designated processes. 6.Improve processes within the Company to increase the level and quality of service provided to internal and external customers.Qualifications:The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities normally required for competent performance in the job.Required Education and/or Experience:oBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and continuing education related to the job. o3-5 years of related experience in accounting and treasury practices. oProject management experience is preferred.Job Related Knowledge and Skills:oDemonstrated team oriented work style and strong communication skills across various levels of the organization. oProficient with PCs and financial applications across multiple platforms. oDemonstrated achievements in financial analysis and results interpretation. oProven experience in cash management/cash forecasting.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe have created a competitive and flexible benefit program to attract and retain the best employees while maintaining our position in the industry as a leading super-regional property and casualty insurance company. Employees are eligible for all services and benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. Medical and dental 401(k), featuring company match and 100 percent vesting after six months of employment Company-funded pension plan Generous paid time off Incentive programs for all levels of employees Bonus and conferment program Wellness programs Company-funded life insurance (with supplemental options) Flexible spending accounts Short/long-term disability insurance paid by company Employee referral program Employee assistance program Corporate training programs Training and educational assistance programsJob Location: Madison, WIJob Number: 1146Company URL: http://www.qberegional.com/Company Profile:QBE Regional Insurance is part of the QBE Insurance Group, a 150 -year-old Australian-based global property and casualty insurer. QBE Regional is a $1.6 billion division of QBE the Americas, which is one of the top 20 property and casualty insurers in the United States. We write policies in 40 states under the brands of General Casualty, Unigard, Farmers Union Insurance and QBE Agri.The companies of QBE the Americas are committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.