Staff Accountant

Firm Overview:

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity investment firm with $68 billion of assets under management with a focus on the mid cap segment of the market. The H.I.G. family of funds includes private equity, growth equity, real estate, direct lending, special situation credit, and growth-stage healthcare. We focus on providing capital to businesses with attractive growth potential and align ourselves with committed management teams and entrepreneurs to help grow businesses of significant value. Our team of over 500 investment professionals has substantial operating, consulting, technology, and financial management experience, enabling us to contribute meaningfully to our portfolio companies. H.I.G. is based in Miami, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, and affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, and Paris in Europe as well as Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo in Latin America, Dubai in the Middle East, and Hong Kong in Asia.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized Staff Accountant to join our corporate accounting team based in our Coral Gables, FL Office. This role will support daily accounting functions, assist in the month-end close process, and contribute to the preparation of monthly financial reports

Role Responsibilities: 

• Reconcile balance sheet and expense accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Record both standard and non-standard journal entries as part of the monthly close process

• Prepare and post journal entries related to AR, revenue, and cash receipts

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities

• Contribute to internal and external audit processes by providing supporting documentation

• Document accounting procedures and processes to support compliance and operational consistency

• Support ongoing process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades or implementations

• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules

• Record and reconcile billable transactions paid by the management company

• Assist with customer invoicing and ensure accuracy and timeliness of billing

Requirements & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate or public accounting

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting practices

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, formulas, and pivot tables

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently while managing deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Skills 

• A true team player with the ability to navigate a dynamic, complex organizational landscape 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively and meet deadline

• Adaptable and proactive in a constantly evolving environment