Staff Accountant

Our client in Fort Lauderdale is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join their team. This is an opportunity to join an excellent company with a clear growth trajectory and frequently promotes from within. The right candidate must be able to commute to Fort Lauderdale 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain new general ledger accounts as needed
• Perform general ledger reconciliations for assigned accounts and entities
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Prepare and record corporate journal entries in the ERP system
• Maintain fixed asset records and support month‑end depreciation processes using fixed asset software
• Update and maintain monthly reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation
• Manage lease accounting data, including entering new leases, modifying existing leases, and removing expired leases
• Prepare consulting fee invoices and assist with coding insurance‑related invoices for proper allocation
• Process approved insurance claims, prepare related invoices, and maintain reimbursement tracking logs
• Maintain and roll forward Excel schedules supporting key accounting areas
• Assist the Senior Risk Accountant with ad hoc analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support year‑end external audit and tax filing requests by preparing schedules and documentation
• Research and respond to accounting inquiries accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and financial analyses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• 2+ years of experience in a financial accounting department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation, pivot tables, and lookups
• Strong analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail with strong multitasking abilities
• Construction industry experience is a plus, but not required

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)