Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Union, NJ

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") is a global property and casualty insurance holding company that is looking for an Accountant II to join the Finance Team in Jersey City, NJ. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting in the accounting for the Assigned Risk program within the North America Property & Casualty Insurance segment.

Perform routine financial close activities such as journal entries, account analysis, and financial package preparation
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate workpapers including detailed quarterly accrual schedules
• Perform quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations, cash reconciliations, and investigate unusual items
• Perform quarterly trend analyses by financial statement line item or GL account; investigate and provide commentary on fluctuations for management
• Work with external business partners (Reinsurers / Agencies) in settling open recoverable / payable reinsurance balances.
• Assist corporate accounting team in the preparation of quarterly reserve rollforward and premium deficiency analysis.
• Monitor status of external auditor requests and coordinate with finance teams to ensure timely delivery of deliverables
• Support the company's framework of internal controls by driving the design and execution of related SOX controls
• Assist with other ad hoc responsibilities including but not limited to participation in special projects, such as system implementation and/or enhancements, business integration, and internal controls

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance (a CPA certification or MBA degree preferred but, not required)
• 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting and/or audit
• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills, consistently meets deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy, actively seeks to improve processes
• Curious and eager to learn
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (Oracle) and Hyperion (HFM) or FCCS 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.

The salary range for this role is $60k - $85k. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Jersey City, New Jersey. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

#LI-NS1

#LI-HYBRID

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.