Entry-Level Accountant: Reporting, Reconciliations & Close

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance (including spouse &

Health Care Flexible Spending

Dependent Care

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

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

The role involves preparing statutory reports, creating journal entries, and assisting with monthly and quarterly closes while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Key responsibilities include assembling statutory schedules, coordinating with data suppliers, supporting audits, and contributing to process improvements.

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 meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create statutory annual and quarterly statement schedules focusing on Notes and general interrogatories by collecting data from suppliers and consolidating responses.
• Create recurring journal entries and serve as point person for ad-hoc entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for review and respond to follow-up questions.
• Generate ERP data requests with proper formatting for end users.
• Assist with complex state filing schedules and multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes across the team.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Overtime flexibility

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

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

The role involves preparing statutory reports, creating journal entries, and assisting with monthly and quarterly closes while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Key responsibilities include assembling statutory schedules, coordinating with data suppliers, supporting audits, and contributing to process improvements.