Accountant Job at LHH in Miami

Overview

There is an immediate opening for a self-motivated, resourceful, and well-organized candidate to join the team as a Staff or Senior Accountant. The Staff or Senior Accountant will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will interact regularly with team members from other departments. The right candidate will have a strong work ethic and should be able to handle multiple ad-hoc tasks simultaneously while still managing day-to-day responsibilities. A thorough knowledge of accounting practices/procedures and strong computer/business software skills— including advanced excel skills—are expected.

What you will do

• Responsible for various monthly and quarterly general ledger/account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate reporting. Must be able to perform calculations and verifications on accounts as assigned, and then analyze and report on outstanding items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple insurance entities.
• Assist with annual statutory filings.
• Assist with research on technical accounting topics.
• Work directly with Finance Team management and other departments to resolve bank items, positive pay exceptions, and other outstanding items.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience; or any combination of education, professional training, or work experience that demonstrates ability to perform the job.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel).
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, in both verbal and written forms, to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.
• Comfort with a steep learning curve and motivation to work in an opportunity-rich, dynamic environment.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Investment Management and Insurance