Overview:

AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA. The Accountant II is responsible for a wide range of activities relating to financial accounting and reporting (both internal and external) to include, but not limited to, preparing and analyzing significant accounting transactions and related controls; review and reconciliation of general ledger accounts; preparation of financial statements and related support and disclosures for review by senior accounting personnel; compilation of data and reporting for Statutory, GAAP, and SEC filings; and supervision of accountants when required. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or an MBA

Must have either at least four years accounting/finance experience in property and casualty industry or at least six years experience in applicable accounting functions in other industries

CPA desired

Supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley principles and practices as desired

Knowledge of SEC reporting practices desired

Proven ability to analyze and present information regarding accounting principles and issues to management

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

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

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

Analysis of premiums, losses, investments, reinsurance, premium and other miscellaneous taxes, fixed assets and/or general expenses, 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