Staff Accountant

Palomar•La Jolla, CA

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and is responsible for journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and analytical review of financial results. The ideal candidate possesses strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to gather, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple systems to support accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
1-2+ years’ experience - insurance industry preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Office- Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to organize, 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
Ability to work on-site 3x/week

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

Support the monthly close process by preparing and posting journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and performing P&L trend analyses across assigned products.
Research and analyze variances between actual financial results and forecasts, identifying key drivers and trends.
Coordinate with external partners and brokers to review monthly bordereaux reports and settlement statements.
Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting and audit requirements.
Identify and recommend enhancements to accounting systems, processes, and controls to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve system and process challenges.
Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other responsibilities as assigned.