Staff Accountant

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision

Financial Benefits: 401k, Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness: Free services

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage company in Tampa, FL seeks a Staff Accountant responsible for full-cycle month-end close functions in accounting. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with proficiency in financial accounting and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The company values a collaborative culture, offering competitive benefits including health and financial support.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle month-end close functions in accounting software.
• Run monthly close reporting and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Financial accounting

Data entry and data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.**How You Will Contribute:*** Perform full-cycle month-end close functions in accounting software systems.* Run monthly close reporting.* Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries.* Reconcile balance sheet and other accounts monthly and as needed.* Reconcile bank accounts and create financial reports based on data analytics.* Support and manage interactions with internal and external auditors.* Ensure all transaction support documentation is processed and filed accurately and in a timely manner.* Prepare and submit required documents in accordance with established internal controls.* Build courteous and effective relationships with office staff to maintain efficient business practices.**Licenses and Certifications:*** Pursuing a CPA designation or equivalent certification. (preferred)**Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being**We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:* *Health Benefits*: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance* *Financial Benefits*: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement* *Mental Health & Wellness*: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services* *Beyond Benefits*: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.*Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.***The Power To Be Yourself** As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.**Arrowhead Specialty**is seeking **Staff Accountant** to join our growing team in **Tampa, FL!** This Staff Accountant position is responsible for supporting and assisting the General Ledger Finance Team in leading and delivering financial accounting results for Arrowhead Specialty Center of Excellence. The role will focus on executing various aspects of financial accounting, including monthly close, preparing journal entries, account analysis, reporting, and account reconciliation activities, in accordance with established policy, procedures and objectives.Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, support, and a positive attitude within the department and office. Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverage, technology, and professional development, including continuing education. Perform other duties as assigned. **Skills & Experience to Be Successful:** Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of financial accounting. Proficiency in data entry and data management. Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office environment, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.One to three years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience. (preferred) Experience with Workday Financials. (preferred) Insurance brokerage experience. (preferred) Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.