Accountant III

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. in Southington, CT is seeking an Accountant III (Senior Accountant) to join the Finance / Statutory Financial Reporting team.

You will prepare statutory statements, ensure data accuracy, and support regulatory reporting with cross-functional coordination. The role requires 5+ years in financial reporting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial reporting or financial analysis; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with statutory reporting experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Oracle ERP preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while adapting to changing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual P&C statutory statement schedules in accordance with statutory accounting principles, including coordinating with data providers and consolidating responses.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data reported in statutory schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NAIC and state insurance department regulatory reporting requirements, including researching requirements as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc journal entries as needed.
• Prepare technical balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve differences in collaboration with the team.
• Prepare support and analysis for internal and external audit requests, including GAAP-to-statutory balance reconciliations and explanations for variances.
• Research management requests and communicate findings clearly and timely.
• Perform financial analyses, identify required corrective actions, and coordinate with responsible parties to record appropriate ledger and statement adjustments.
• Serve as a liaison with Corporate functions, including Controllers, GAAP Reporting, Management Reporting, Investments, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that support efficiency and automation, partnering with operational teams to develop practical solutions.
• Partner with team members to coordinate quarterly close processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a continuous improvement mindset across reporting processes and team activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Oracle ERP

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Accountant III (Senior Accountant), Finance / Statutory Financial Reporting

Southington Finance Team

Responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly and annual P&C statutory statement schedules in accordance with statutory accounting principles, including coordinating with data providers and consolidating responses.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data reported in statutory schedules.
• Ensure compliance with NAIC and state insurance department regulatory reporting requirements, including researching requirements as needed.
• Prepare ad hoc journal entries as needed.
• Prepare technical balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve differences in collaboration with the team.
• Prepare support and analysis for internal and external audit requests, including GAAP-to-statutory balance reconciliations and explanations for variances.
• Research management requests and communicate findings clearly and timely.
• Perform financial analyses, identify required corrective actions, and coordinate with responsible parties to record appropriate ledger and statement adjustments.
• Serve as a liaison with Corporate functions, including Controllers, GAAP Reporting, Management Reporting, Investments, Regulatory Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements that support efficiency and automation, partnering with operational teams to develop practical solutions.
• Partner with team members to coordinate quarterly close processes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a continuous improvement mindset across reporting processes and team activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial reporting or financial analysis; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with statutory reporting experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Oracle ERP preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while adapting to changing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.