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) #J-18808-Ljbffr