Staff Accountant

AM Specialty • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AM Specialty Insurance Company (ASIC) is actively seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our team. This is an exciting in-person role within our dynamic and collaborative accounting department. Reporting directly to the Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting AM Specialty Insurance Company’s (ASIC) statutory financial reporting and ASIG’s consolidation and GAAP reporting including monthly journal entries, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations.
The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, proactive individual who shows initiative, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and has the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a compact and impactful team while gaining hands-on experience across various corporate accounting functions.
AM Specialty Insurance Group is a leading provider of specialty insurance solutions. The group’s holding company (AM Holding Company) owns 100% of its subsidiaries, including AM Specialty Insurance Company, AM Star Claims, AM RE Syndicate, and Pinpoint Insurance Solutions. We specialize in providing primary and reinsurance capacity for a range of specialty lines, including property, casualty, transportation, and marine. We are recognized for our technical underwriting expertise, in-house analytics, proprietary software, and robust claims management capabilities.
We are looking for a Staff Accountant who will support ASIG’s group reporting, financial reporting functions, and ASIC’s statutory accounting. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams to execute accurate and timely financial processes. The position will be fully in-person in Dallas, TX and will report to the Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 1–3 years of accounting experience
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including exposure to STAT (SAP) and/or GAAP reporting
• Experience with general ledger systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, Xlookups, data analysis)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze and reconcile financial data accurately
• Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• insurance accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close process through preparation of journal entries, accruals, and financial adjustments across insurance programs
• Perform account reconciliations across key balance sheet accounts, including cash, depreciation, prepaid expenses, and liabilities, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of variances
• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting for insurance programs, ensuring compliance with STAT (SAP) and GAAP requirements
• Support cash and settlement processes, including tracking fund flows and reconciling program-level transactions
• Assist with reinsurance accounting activities, including quota share arrangements and related reporting
• Collaborate with underwriting, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment between financial data and business activity
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level