Senior Staff Accountant

Palomar•Mandeville, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Palomar is hiring a Senior Staff Accountant for its accounting team. This hybrid position is based in Mandeville, Louisiana, with a combination of in-office and remote work. The role reports directly to the Assistant Controller, Surety, and supports month-end and year-end close, Surety accounting, claims and premium transactions, and accounts payable. The Senior Staff Accountant helps ensure financial records are accurate and complete and comply with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. The position also supports audits, improves accounting processes and controls, and assists with developing other accounting team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP principles.
Ability to organize, self-prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines.
Ability to multitask between monitored and performed assignments.
Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel and intermediate Word and PowerPoint.
Extensive accounting software experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
Working knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Able to work on-site 2–3 times per week.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry, public company, and public accounting experience.
Accounting experience in a lead and/or training capacity.
CPA certification or active pursuit of a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

Prepare timely and accurate journal entries and perform detailed general ledger reconciliations.
Manage Surety accounting activities, including posting, balancing, and reconciling general ledger accounts.
Research and analyze financial variances against prior periods, prior-year performance, budgets, and forecasts, and provide actionable insights to management.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audits and ensure compliance with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
Identify and recommend improvements to accounting systems, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
Assist with training and mentoring staff accountants and reviewing their work products.
Participate in month-end and year-end close, including reconciling and transferring data from the Surety General Ledger to the primary General Ledger.
Maintain accurate and complete financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Support the month-end close process, process claims and premium transactions, and assist with accounts payable.