Staff Accountant

Fortegra; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortegra in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Staff Accountant focused on Statutory Compliance and the preparation and administration of regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires meticulous data handling, proactive deadline management, and collaboration with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, and Legal teams to ensure accurate inputs and timely submissions.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of accounting experience with exposure to statutory filings, preferably within the

Qualifications

• 1–3 years accounting experience; exposure to statutory or regulatory filing processes preferred.
• Experience in the insurance industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field a plus
• Familiarity with NAIC SAP a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and track all statutory filings required by state insurance departments and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain statutory filing calendar to meet deadlines across multiple states.
• Gather, organize, and validate data for filings with input from Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, and Legal.
• Liaise with state departments and filing agents to confirm receipt and respond to data requests.
• Maintain organized records of filings and correspondence per record-retention policies.
• Monitor changes to filing requirements and inform corporate accounting and stakeholders

Skills

Statutory accounting

Regulatory filings

Multi-state filings

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

ERP systems (Oracle)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

The Staff Accountant – Statutory Compliance and the preparation and administration of statutory filings required of an insurance company. This position is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory filings are accurately prepared, tracked, and submitted on time across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working within the regulatory requirements of the insurance industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to statutory or regulatory filing processes preferred
• Experience in the insurance industry strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field a plus
• Familiarity with NAIC statutory accounting principles (SAP) a plus

Primary Job Functions

• Prepare, coordinate, and track all statutory filings required by state insurance departments and regulatory bodies, including annual and quarterly statements, premium tax filings, and other regulatory submissions
• Maintain a comprehensive statutory filing calendar to ensure all deadlines are met across multiple states and jurisdictions; proactively flag upcoming due dates to management
• Gather, organize, and validate data required for statutory filings, working cross-functionally with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, and Legal to obtain accurate inputs
• Liaise with state insurance departments and third-party filing agents as needed to confirm receipt of filings, resolve inquiries, and respond to regulatory data requests
• Maintain organized records of all submitted filings, correspondence, and supporting documentation in accordance with company record-retention policies
• Monitor changes to state filing requirements and proactively communicate updates to the Corporate Accounting team and other relevant stakeholders

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.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Understanding of insurance regulatory requirements and multi-state filing obligations
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with regulatory submissions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to correspond professionally with state regulators and external partners
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take ownership of recurring responsibilities
• Oracle or similar ERP experience a plus
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and national origins

Recruitment Updates

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