Crop Accountant

Palomar•Amarillo, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Crop Accountant reports to the VP, Crop Finance and plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of Palomar’s crop insurance business. This position is responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including premium payment processing, overpayment and refund management, billing, agent commission accuracy, audit support, and cross‑department collaboration. The ability to generate reports by pulling data from multiple systems, consolidating, and analyzing the data is required. Critical thinking and adherence to internal deadlines as well as RMA required deadlines is a must.

Requirements

Able to work on-site daily
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
1-2 years’ of accounting experience – crop, insurance, or agricultural finance industry preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Office- Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas), Word, Power Point and Outlook
Ability to organize, self-prioritize, multi-task and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail a must

Nice To Haves

Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

Responsibilities

Process and record all crop insurance premium payments, overpayments, refunds, and billing adjustments with accuracy and timeliness
Reconcile premium, liability, and indemnity activity across internal systems, AIP platforms, and RMA data to ensure financial accuracy
Review and validate agent commission statements, research discrepancies and coordinate corrections with agents and internal teams
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for financial close
Monitor and track outstanding A/R and A/P items related to growers, agencies, and reinsurers; communicate status updates to internal stakeholders
Assist with internal and external audits, including RMA compliance reviews, by gathering documentation and preparing required reports
Generate reports by pulling data from multiple systems (policy admin, accounting, RMA, and internal databases); consolidate and analyze results to support decision making
Research and resolve financial variances related to premium, commission, or settlement activity; recommend corrective actions
Maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper files for audit readiness and operational efficiency
Support monthly premium reconciliation processes to ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and RMA requirements
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, agent services, and finance teams to ensure data integrity and consistent application of accounting procedures
Participate in process improvements, documentation updates, and cross department projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Perform other duties as assigned