Accounting Technical Lead - Washington, United States - QBE

QBE

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for driving accounting initiatives by managing assigned accounting functions, programs and processes, directing accounting transformation and acquisition activities critical to governance and overseeing the completion of assigned accounting projects while providing consistency, efficiency, and synergy.

Primary Responsibilities

Analyze, research, and evaluate complex accounting issues, maintain documentation on unique transactions and respond to accounting inquiries within area of responsibility
Execute strategies for the completion of designated financial reports and accounting procedures, effectively research accounting policies and practices and support internal and external audit requests
Provide accounting guidance by supporting team member development, sharing knowledge and expertise, assisting with ad hoc requests and recommending process improvements
Serve as a technical expert and resource to staff, department and division by providing research and interpretation of complex accounting transactions and performing analysis to facilitate effective and accurate conclusions
Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures by identifying, developing and implementing process and system solutions, monitoring accounting procedures, analyzing results and providing recommendations on best practices

Required Education

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

Required Experience

5 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Maintain integrity and quality of repository data
Generate or adapt technology to serve user needs
Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to address workrelated issues and problems
Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
Implement businessaligned databases in various formats
Efficiently and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure timely goal achievement
Motivational, inspirational and enthusiastic approach to team involvement and management
Understand team dynamics and utilize the individual strengths of each member to achieve results
Multitask and handle competing priorities
Communicate information in a clear, wellorganized and professional manner
Maintain composure by responding calmly, quickly and decisively to the unpredictable or unexpected
Demonstrated ability to think critically

Preferred Education Specifics

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Preferred Experience

Finance and/or accounting background

- technical experience with database design
- increasing levels of responsibility

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance (AIAF)

Preferred Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of products and concepts relating to the financial services industry, including financial instruments, financial management, insurance principles and cash and capital principles
Advanced knowledge of Economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Advanced working knowledge of finance technology processes, procedures, solutions and best practices
Advanced working knowledge of technology to control and safeguard the collection, organization, structure, processing and delivery of data

About QBE

We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the center of our success.

We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE — let's make it happen

US Only - Travel Frequency

Occasional (approximately 510 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

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