Job Description
Accountant I The Accountant I is responsible for a wide range of accounting functions for a publicly traded insurance company to include, but not limited to, reconciliation of expenses and accruals; preparation and entry of general journal transactions; support of Statutory and GAAP accounting and financial statement preparation; and compilation of data and reporting for Statutory, GAAP and SEC filings. Upon an offer and acceptance of employment with AMERISAFE, you will be required to complete our pre-employment screening, which includes a criminal background check, a 10-panel drug test and, if applicable, a review of your motor vehicle report. A 10-panel drug test includes amphetamine/methamphetamine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolite (BZE), marijuana metabolite (THCA), methadone, methaqualone, codeine/morphine, phencyclidine, propoxyphene. Note - All positions that require driving for the company are considered safety-sensitive positions. Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation of general journal transactions as related to accounting for premiums, losses, investments, reinsurance, taxes, fixed assets and/or general expenses Preparation of regulatory compliance documents Reconciliation of general ledger accounts as required Compilation and reporting of data required for Statutory, GAAP and SEC compliance and tax filings Support preparation of financial statements and related documents, as required Direct input into and maintenance of general ledger and accounts payable system Analysis of internal controls within applicable accounting processes Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business or at least two years of work experience in the field of accounting preferred Thorough working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and MS Outlook Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communications skillswritten and verbal Demonstrated ability to meet requirements under strict deadlines Highly organized style, with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently Proven ability to work closely with others in a team-oriented environment Foster the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership and service