Staff Accountant

Segrera Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support their financial operations. The role involves managing general ledger accounts, performing reconciliations, and preparing corporate journal entries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills. This full-time position offers benefits such as medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k). Commuting to Fort Lauderdale five days a week is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a financial accounting department.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Construction industry experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain new general ledger accounts as needed.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts and entities.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and record corporate journal entries in the ERP system.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical abilities

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Job description

Our client in Fort Lauderdale is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join their team. This is an opportunity to join an excellent company with a clear growth trajectory and frequently promotes from within. The right candidate must be able to commute to Fort Lauderdale 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain new general ledger accounts as needed
• Perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts and entities
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Prepare and record corporate journal entries in the ERP system
• Maintain fixed asset records and support month‑end depreciation processes using fixed asset software
• Update and maintain monthly reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation
• Manage lease accounting data, including entering new leases, modifying existing leases, and removing expired leases
• Prepare consulting fee invoices and assist with coding insurance‑related invoices for proper allocation
• Process approved insurance claims, prepare related invoices, and maintain reimbursement tracking logs
• Maintain and roll forward Excel schedules supporting key accounting areas
• Assist the Senior Risk Accountant with ad hoc analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support year‑end external audit and tax filing requests by preparing schedules and documentation
• Research and respond to accounting inquiries accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and financial analyses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in a financial accounting department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, pivot tables, and lookups
• Strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail with strong multitasking abilities
• Construction industry experience is a plus, but not required

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)