Accountant II

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is seeking an Accountant II to handle general ledger, reinsurance, account analysis, and compliance tasks within our finance team in Boca Raton, FL.

The role emphasizes accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team, with familiarity in insurance accounting a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with a major in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Excellent PC skills, with a strong background in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in Oracle, Property/Casualty insurance industry, insurance accounting, or IFRS accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create recurring journal entries based on standard monthly support and be the point person for ad-hoc entries.
• Assist in preparing month end reports to substantiate and document account balances.
• Prepare reinsurance billings, process related journal entries and schedules.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate unusual items.
• Generate GL data requests.
• Assist with timely preparation of statutory financial statements and state filings.
• Assist with gathering information for internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Overview

The Accountant II will be responsible for specific tasks performed in finance which include general ledger, reinsurance, account analysis, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Create recurring journal entries based on standard monthly support as well as be point person for any ad-hoc entries
• Assist in the preparation of month end reports to substantiate and document account balances
• Prepare reinsurance billings, process resulting reinsurance journal entries and complete reinsurance tables and schedules
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate unusual items
• Generate GL data requests
• Assist in the timely preparation of the statutory financial statement and state compliance filings
• Assist with gathering information for internal and external audit requests
• Work closely with team members to coordinate monthly and quarterly close processes
• Ad-hoc projects as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with a major in Accounting or Finance
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Excellent PC skills, with a strong background in Microsoft Excel
• A quick learner, with an ability to be flexible and have demonstrated skills to work effectively independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
• Experience in Oracle, Property/Casualty insurance industry, insurance accounting, or IFRS accounting a plus

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.

What We Offer

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.

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.