Corporate Staff Accountant

Fortegra-; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for CPA

Full benefits package

Job summary

Fortegra seeks a Corporate Staff Accountant to ensure accurate financial records and support the monthly close. You will post journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and drive process improvements while coordinating with the finance team.

A Bachelor’s in Accounting and 5+ years’ experience are required; CPA-eligibility is preferred, with advanced Excel skills essential. This hands-on role offers growth within a global specialty insurer and a comprehensive benefits package, including CPA

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close cycle.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Execute accruals and other close activities on time.
• Identify and implement process improvements to build efficiency.
• Assist with unclaimed property follow-up and resolution.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Communication skills

Multitasking & prioritization

Self-directed

5+ years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

CPA-eligible preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Fortegra is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant that will help ensure Fortegra’s financial records are accurate, complete, and ready for reporting. This person plays a key role in the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance-sheet accounts, researching discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items. Beyond maintaining the general ledger, the role looks for opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and help the finance team operate more efficiently.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced accountant who can independently manage deadlines and priorities while partnering with colleagues across the business. The role also supports audit requests, unclaimed-property activities, financial reporting, and special accounting projects as needed. In short, this person helps keep the books accurate, the close on schedule, and the accounting function continuously improving.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close cycle.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Execute accruals and other assigned close activities on time.
• Identify and implement process improvements to build efficiency.
• Assist with unclaimed property follow-up and resolution.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Support additional accounting, reporting, or special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed with minimal need for oversight.

Technical Strengths

• Advanced MS Excel proficiency

Why Fortegra

• Global specialty insurance leader with a stable, growing balance sheet.
• Collaborative finance team with visibility across the business.
• Culture that values process improvement and career advancement.
• Tuition assistance to support CPA licensure goals.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401K, Tuition Assistance and more!

Job Posting Disclaimer:

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Fortegra is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position.

Internal Notice: As part of our commitment to talent development, this position is open for internal promotion applications at the time of public posting.

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