Corporate Staff Accountant

Fortegra•Jacksonville, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Fortegra is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant that will help ensure Fortegra’s financial records are accurate, complete, and ready for reporting. This person plays a key role in the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance-sheet accounts, researching discrepancies, and resolving outstanding items. Beyond maintaining the general ledger, the role looks for opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and help the finance team operate more efficiently. This is a hands-on position for an experienced accountant who can independently manage deadlines and priorities while partnering with colleagues across the business. The role also supports audit requests, unclaimed-property activities, financial reporting, and special accounting projects as needed. In short, this person helps keep the books accurate, the close on schedule, and the accounting function continuously improving.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in accounting or audit.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Self-directed with minimal need for oversight.