Accountant III

About the role

The Accountant III position is part of the AmTrust Risk Solutions team and will assist in the accounting for Risk Solutions and Warranty legal entities. Responsibilities include detailed maintenance of accounting records and related controls, recording journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and assisting in the preparation of GAAP and Regulatory financial statements for multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine financial close activities such as 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, 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.
• Technical accounting knowledge to report on US GAAP and regulatory basis.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Accounting Experience.
• Warranty insurance and/or strong technical insurance accounting experience with a good understanding of insurance operations.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000–$110,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Jersey City, New Jersey. Base pay offered may vary depending on education, experience, skills, geographic location, and travel requirements.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans.
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children.
• Health Care Flexible Spending.
• Dependent Care.
• 401k Savings Plans.
• Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. Diversity encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or disabilities.