Staff Accountant

LHH; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an accounting professional for a rapidly growing insurance organization where accounting is a strategic business partner. The role offers exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional initiatives, and M&A activity, making it an ideal environment to accelerate your career while building a broad foundation in accounting and finance.

The position entails month-end close, GAAP reporting, general ledger maintenance, and collaboration with leadership to drive insights that inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; NetSuite or similar ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or multi-entity environments is a plus.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts while identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support business decisions.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory reporting, and internal control compliance activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing insurance organization where accounting is viewed as a strategic business partner. The company has a strong track record of developing talent, with many of the professionals we've placed there earning promotions and expanding their responsibilities over time. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional initiatives, and M&A activity, making it an ideal environment for someone looking to accelerate their career while building a broad foundation in accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts while identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support business decisions.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory reporting, and internal control compliance activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; NetSuite or similar ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or multi-entity environments is a plus.
• CPA or CPA-track candidates are highly preferred.

Why Join?

• Join a growing insurance company that invests in its people and promotes from within.
• Many of the professionals we've placed with the organization have advanced into larger roles and leadership opportunities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to acquisitions, integration projects, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Work closely with experienced leaders in a collaborative, high-visibility environment.
• Build a diverse skill set that goes beyond traditional accounting and creates a clear path for career advancement.