Senior Accountant

Who are we?

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers' property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern, Northwestern, and Southwestern United States. Known as “The Relationship Company®,” we define success as a measure of the relationships we’ve built over time. In everything that we do, we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. That’s the power of “nice”. At Western National, nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Does this opportunity interest you?

Western National is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team!

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to support our Accounting Department in a broad range of activities, gain valuable experience, and have exposure to senior management and other business functions.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?

• Prepares tax workpapers and federal and state returns.
• Participates in tax strategy planning.
• Prepares regulatory and compliance reports.
• Researches and presents technical tax and accounting issues.
• Prepares analysis while providing explanations and interpretations.
• Provides general accounting support.
• Partners with external auditors.
• Works on special projects to advance the practices of the department.

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?

• At least five years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, theories, and practices.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret and report financial data.
• Background in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong experience working to find answers without specific direction.
• Accounting degree preferred; experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.

What will our ideal candidate have?

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and provide clear and relevant information to others.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Maintains a high degree of discretion / confidentiality with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry is preferred.

Compensation overview

The full hiring range for this role is $79,000 - $110,000 annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards

Western National has long been known as “The Relationship Company®” and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness, empowerment, and accountability, and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal), Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National was also named a Star Tribune Top Workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In addition, the Group is consistently recognized as a Ward’s 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
• Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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