Accountant III

The Accountant III position is part of the AmTrust Specialty Risk -US team. The Accountant III position will be responsible for assisting in the accounting for Specialty Risk legal entities, including but not limited to detailed maintenance of accounting records and related controls, recording journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, ensuring reported results comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (7GAAP8) and assisting in the preparation of GAAP and Regulatory financial statements for multiple entities.

Responsibilities:

 Perform routine financial close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial package preparation

 Perform quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and investigate unusual items

 Maintain accurate and detailed quarterly accrual schedules

 Ensure the accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of all intercompany activity by researching and resolving differences with other entities

 Provide support to the corporate team, as necessary

 Assist with other ad hoc responsibilities including participation in special projects, such as system implementation and/or enhancements, business integration, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses

 Assist in the preparation of GAAP and Regulatory financial statements.

Qualifications:

Required:

 Bachelors Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred

 5+ years of professional experience, with 2-year focus on insurance accounting

 Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP, and internal controls

 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application especially Excel

 Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (Oracle) and Hyperion (HFM) or FCCS a plus

 Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines

 Ability to work independently, identify problems and propose viable solutions

 Must be flexible and have demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment; including ongoing discussions with other departments and being the finance representative.

 Strong initiative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required

 Technical accounting knowledge to report on US GAAP and regulatory basis

 Strong communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills

Preferred

 Public Accounting Experience

 Warranty insurance and/or strong technical insurance accounting experience with good understanding of insurance operations

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.

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.