Corporate Staff Accountant

Fortegra • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortegra is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and ready for reporting. This role is crucial for the monthly close process, involving the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of balance-sheet accounts, research of discrepancies, and resolution of outstanding items. Beyond managing the general ledger, the position seeks opportunities to enhance accounting processes, strengthen controls, and improve the finance team's efficiency. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accountant capable of managing deadlines and priorities independently while collaborating with colleagues across the business. The role also provides support for audit requests, unclaimed-property activities, financial reporting, and special accounting projects as needed. Essentially, this person ensures accurate books, a timely close, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.

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.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Oracle EBS GL (preferred)
• Blackline (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close cycle.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve open items.
• Execute accruals and other assigned close activities on time.
• Identify and implement process improvements to build efficiency.
• Assist with unclaimed property follow-up and resolution.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Support additional accounting, reporting, or special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level