Accountant III at Amtrust Group in US-CT-Southington

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual P&C statutory statement schedules in accordance with statutory accounting principles, including coordinating with data providers and consolidating responses.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data reported in statutory schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NAIC and state insurance department regulatory reporting requirements, including researching requirements as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc journal entries as needed.
• Prepare technical balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve differences in collaboration with the team.
• Prepare support and analysis for internal and external audit requests, including GAAP-to-statutory balance reconciliations and explanations for variances.
• Research management requests and communicate findings clearly and timely.
• Perform financial analyses, identify required corrective actions, and coordinate with responsible parties to record appropriate ledger and statement adjustments.
• Serve as a liaison with Corporate functions, including Controllers, GAAP Reporting, Management Reporting, Investments, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that support efficiency and automation, partnering with operational teams to develop practical solutions.
• Partner with team members to coordinate quarterly close processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a continuous improvement mindset across reporting processes and team activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial reporting or financial analysis; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with statutory reporting experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Oracle ERP preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while adapting to changing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Skills

Required

• Strong accounting knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred

• Statutory reporting experience
• Experience with Oracle ERP

Benefits

• AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
• The expected salary range for this role is $70,300 - $97,000 annually.
• P lease note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations