Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant - Statutory Compliance and the preparation and administration of statutory filings required of an insurance company. This position is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory filings are accurately prepared, tracked, and submitted on time across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working within the regulatory requirements of the insurance industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to statutory or regulatory filing processes preferred Experience in the insurance industry strongly preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field a plus Familiarity with NAIC statutory accounting principles (SAP) a plus

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Prepare, coordinate, and track all statutory filings required by state insurance departments and regulatory bodies, including annual and quarterly statements, premium tax filings, and other regulatory submissions Maintain a comprehensive statutory filing calendar to ensure all deadlines are met across multiple states and jurisdictions; proactively flag upcoming due dates to management Gather, organize, and validate data required for statutory filings, working cross-functionally with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, and Legal to obtain accurate inputs Liaise with state insurance departments and third-party filing agents as needed to confirm receipt of filings, resolve inquiries, and respond to regulatory data requests Maintain organized records of all submitted filings, correspondence, and supporting documentation in accordance with company record-retention policies Monitor changes to state filing requirements and proactively communicate updates to the Corporate Accounting team and other relevant stakeholders The above-cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Understanding of insurance regulatory requirements and multi-state filing obligations Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with regulatory submissions Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to correspond professionally with state regulators and external partners Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take ownership of recurring responsibilities Oracle or similar ERP experience a plus Insurance industry experience strongly preferred Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and national origins Fortegra is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. #LI-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fortegra-