Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability (short/long)

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fortegra in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced accountant to handle general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close tasks.

You will collaborate with the finance team to resolve reconciling items, assist with audits and implement process improvements. Requires at least 5 years in accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or audit.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Blackline reconciliation tool experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Journal entry preparation and posting.
• Responsible for cash and non-cash balance sheet reconciliations including resolution of reconciling items.
• Perform month end close activities including accruals and other processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to create efficiencies.
• Respond to audit requests.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Proven organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Advanced MS Excel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA eligible preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blackline reconciliation tool

Job description

Primarily responsible for completing general ledger account reconciliations, resolution of items and preparing monthly journal entries. The role may also include assistance with other aspects of accounting and reporting, or special projects, as needed. Aid in follow up for Unclaimed property items.

Primary Job Functions:

• Journal entry preparation and posting
• Responsible for cash and non-cash balance sheet reconciliations as assigned. including resolution of reconciling items
• Perform month end close activities including accruals and other processes assigned.
• Identify and implement process improvements to create efficiencies
• Respond to audit requests.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful experiene in accounting or audit function
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred
• Advanced MS Excel ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Blackline reconciliation tool experience a plus

Additional Information:

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.

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