AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA.The Accountant I is responsible for accounting compliance and reporting functions for a publicly traded insurance company to include, but not limited to, completion and submission of regulatory compliance documents and tax filings, 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.

• 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

• Preparation of regulatory compliance documents
• Compilation and reporting of data required for Statutory, GAAP and SEC compliance and tax filings
• Monitoring and ensuring timely submission of compliance documents of team
• Preparation of general journal transactions as related to accounting for premiums, losses, investments, reinsurance, taxes, fixed assets and/or general expenses, as required
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts, as required
• 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