Accountant I

Position Summary:

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 skills—written 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