Accountant III

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant III position is part of the AmTrust Risk Solutions team. The Accountant III position will be responsible for assisting in the accounting for Risk Solutions and Warranty 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 (“GAAP”) and assisting in the preparation of GAAP and Regulatory financial statements for multiple entities.

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 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

Nice To Haves

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

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.