Accounting Intern

AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA. The intern will be responsible for a wide range of activities relating to financial accounting and reporting of a publicly traded insurance company to include, but not limited to, reconciliation of expenses and accruals; entry of general journal transactions; support of Statutory and GAAP accounting and financial statement preparation; support of tax and compliance reporting and compilation of data and reporting for Statutory and GAAP filings.  This is a part time position for the purpose of giving college students who are pursuing a degree in a business-related field an opportunity to gain valuable insurance industry and accounting experience as well as receive an introduction to AMERISAFE, a leading high risk workers’ compensation company. 

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.

• Currently enrolled in college program to obtain a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business


• Working knowledge of applicable personal computing technologies, including MS Excel, MS Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and MS Outlook email


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communications skills—written and verbal. Must communicate with co-workers and Management in a courteous and professional manner


• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet financial reporting and other project deadlines


• Highly organized style, with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently


• Proven ability to work closely with others in a team-oriented environment


• Must be detail oriented


• Maintain prompt and regular attendance


• Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions that are given by Management


• Foster the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership, and service

• Reconciliation of expenses, accruals, and account activity


• Compilation and reporting of data required for Statutory and GAAP compliance


• Preparation of tax forms to include income tax, premium tax and/or sales tax


• Support preparation of financial statements and related documents, as required


• Maintain Sox compliance and internal controls


• Other duties as assigned