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. 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 credit 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. 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 + Foster 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 Job ID2024-1977 Job LocationsUS-LA-DeRidder Posted Date2 days ago(12/23/2024 10:41 AM) DepartmentAccounting Location : CityDeRidder