Accountant I

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking an Accountant I to support financial reporting, accounting operations and regulatory compliance.

The role involves preparing statutory reports and filings, creating journal entries, reconciling balance sheets, supporting audits and ERP data requests, and assisting with monthly and quarterly close. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and contribute to process improvements, with opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Overtime may be needed during peak periods.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Create Statutory annual and quarterly statement schedules focusing on Notes and General interrogatories by gathering information from data sources and consolidating responses.
• Create recurring journal entries based on standard monthly support and serve as the point person for ad-hoc entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for the team to review and answer follow-up questions.
• Generate ERP data requests with proper formatting for end users.
• Help organize and execute complex state filing schedules.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Assist with gathering PBC items for internal and external audits as directed.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close processes with team members.
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as requested.

Skills

Excel

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

The Accountant I role supports financial reporting, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance activities. Key responsibilities include preparing statutory reports and filings, creating journal entries, performing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting audits, managing ERP data requests, and assisting with monthly and quarterly close processes. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create specific Statutory annual and quarterly statement schedules with focus on Notes and General interrogatories including gathering information from data suppliers and consolidating responses
• Create recurring journal entries based on standard monthly support as well as be point person for any ad-hoc entries
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for the team to review, answer follow up questions
• Generate ERP data requests, including proper formatting for end user
• Help organize and execute complex state filing schedule
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring flexibility to meet deadlines
• Assist with gathering PBC items for internal and external audits as directed
• Work closely with team members to coordinate monthly and quarterly close processes
• Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement
• Ad-hoc projects as requested

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Overtime may be needed during peak periods
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with all levels

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities.

• 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. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.