Corporate Staff Accountant - Close & Process Improvement

Fortegra; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401K

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Fortegra is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to ensure financial records are accurate and ready for reporting. The role supports the monthly close, prepares journal entries, reconciles balance-sheet accounts, researches discrepancies, and improves accounting processes across the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA-eligibility preferred.

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 oversight.

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 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.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel proficiency

Strong communication (verbal & written

Self-directed

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Fortegra is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to ensure financial records are accurate and ready for reporting. The role supports the monthly close, prepares journal entries, reconciles balance-sheet accounts, researches discrepancies, and improves accounting processes across the finance team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and CPA-eligibility preferred.