Accountant III

This position is located in our Jersey City, NJ office and will be on site 3 days a week.

AmTrust Financial Services (the "Company"), a privately held multinational insurance holding company, is currently recruiting for Accountant III to join its Financial Reporting team in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Accountant III will report to a Director and will assist with the quarterly accounting and reporting of Evergreen Parent, L.P., a partnership that owns 100% ownership interest in the Company. In addition, the role will support various aspects of the Company's global consolidation process for US GAAP reporting, including but not limited to, coordinating with global controllers to resolve intercompany and consolidation breaks and working closely with systems personnel to support ongoing projects to improve, through process and automation enhancements, the Company's global financial systems and its data. This candidate will oversee a great deal of sensitive information so a high level of discretion is required.

The salary range for this role is $57,000 - 110,000 annually. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Jersey City, NJ. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

* Record quarterly journal entries, prepare account reconciliations and quarterly variance analytics for Evergreen Parent, L.P. stand-alone activities

* Oversee cash activity and forecast for Evergreen Parent, L.P. to ensure adequate liquidity

* Ensure the accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of all intercompany activity by researching and resolving differences between entities and their counterparties

* Liaise with other corporate areas (Controllers, Tax, GAAP Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, etc.) to resolve consolidation issues

* Work closely with team members to support monthly and quarterly close processes

* Support auditor requests

* Assist with other ad hoc responsibilities including participation in special projects, such as system implementation and/or enhancements, business integration, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses

* Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents of business and system processes

* Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting; CPA designation preferred, but not required

* Strong understanding of US GAAP specific to financial services companies

* 5+ years accounting experience (2+ years of public with a mix of private experience preferred)

* Knowledge of Oracle ERP and Oracle Financial Close and Consolidation (FCC) a plus

* Proficient in MS Office; moderate to advanced Excel experience a must (Pivot tables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, etc.)

* Working knowledge of Workiva wDesk a plus

* Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a very fast-paced, challenging environment

* Attention to detail and accuracy is a must

* Outstanding written and oral communication skills

* Self-starter capable of working independently, as well as working effectively as part of a team

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