Staff Accountant

About this role

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. 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? https://ir.plmr.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx

We are Hiring!

Staff Accountant

Location: La Jolla, CA

The Details:

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.

What will you do:

• 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.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountin...