Palomar
Staff Accountant
Palomar, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
DescriptionWe are Hiring!Staff AccountantLocation: La Jolla, CAWhy choose Palomar?Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes self-motivated individuals to our thriving company. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.Want to learn more about our exciting journey? Go to
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to learn more.The Details:The Staff Accountant reports to a Manager, Accounting and is responsible for a variety of accounting functions such as performing accurate and timely Monthly Journal Entry Preparation, General Ledger Account Reconciliation and Schedule Maintenance, Bank Reconciliations, Audits and Reporting. 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 state required deadlines is a must.What will you do? (Job Duties)Support timely monthly/quarterly financial close, including recording assigned journal entries, completing balance sheet/GL account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.Accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of MGA/PA reporting templates, with commentary explaining results and analyzing variances and trends.Provide audit support and fulfill SOX/internal control requests from internal and external auditors.Research and analyze financial variances as a result of premium reconciliation process and report appropriate corrective action.Standardize and document most efficient reconciliation processes.Maintain accurate and organized paper and electronic files with supporting documents.Ensure data integrity by maintaining appropriate controls for audit verification.Monitor and age in the monthly premium reconciliation process for financial reporting.Keep updated with the latest methodologies, procedures, and client-specific information.Coordinate premium reconciliation on a monthly basis to meet contractual or other specified deadlines.Interface with internal staff to resolve system issues affecting premium reconciliation process and timetable.Other duties as assigned or requested.RequirementsWhat we are looking for: (Experience)Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.2+ years of professional experience.Minimum of 2 years’ experience required - insurance 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.We love people who want to: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.If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!What will you get in return?Full Suite of Medical Benefits.Long Term Financial Incentives: All team members receive company equity.401k with 3% automatic fully vested Employer Contribution.Competitive PTO + Holiday Program.Hybrid Work Environment.Work From Home Stipend.Professional Development Assistance.Career Exploration Opportunities.Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!).Diversity at PalomarAt Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.Accommodations:Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability (both visible and invisible) can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position.For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.No phone calls or agency solicitation please.Pay Range:
$52,500 - $80,000The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location.
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to learn more.The Details:The Staff Accountant reports to a Manager, Accounting and is responsible for a variety of accounting functions such as performing accurate and timely Monthly Journal Entry Preparation, General Ledger Account Reconciliation and Schedule Maintenance, Bank Reconciliations, Audits and Reporting. 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 state required deadlines is a must.What will you do? (Job Duties)Support timely monthly/quarterly financial close, including recording assigned journal entries, completing balance sheet/GL account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.Accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of MGA/PA reporting templates, with commentary explaining results and analyzing variances and trends.Provide audit support and fulfill SOX/internal control requests from internal and external auditors.Research and analyze financial variances as a result of premium reconciliation process and report appropriate corrective action.Standardize and document most efficient reconciliation processes.Maintain accurate and organized paper and electronic files with supporting documents.Ensure data integrity by maintaining appropriate controls for audit verification.Monitor and age in the monthly premium reconciliation process for financial reporting.Keep updated with the latest methodologies, procedures, and client-specific information.Coordinate premium reconciliation on a monthly basis to meet contractual or other specified deadlines.Interface with internal staff to resolve system issues affecting premium reconciliation process and timetable.Other duties as assigned or requested.RequirementsWhat we are looking for: (Experience)Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.2+ years of professional experience.Minimum of 2 years’ experience required - insurance 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.We love people who want to: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.If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!What will you get in return?Full Suite of Medical Benefits.Long Term Financial Incentives: All team members receive company equity.401k with 3% automatic fully vested Employer Contribution.Competitive PTO + Holiday Program.Hybrid Work Environment.Work From Home Stipend.Professional Development Assistance.Career Exploration Opportunities.Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!).Diversity at PalomarAt Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.Accommodations:Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability (both visible and invisible) can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position.For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.No phone calls or agency solicitation please.Pay Range:
$52,500 - $80,000The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location.
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