Staff Accountant

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 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

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.
• Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
• Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

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 – STOCK! 
• 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions 
• Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
• Lifestyle Spending Allowance
• Professional Development Assistance  
• Career Exploration Opportunities
• Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
• To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com

Diversity at Palomar

At 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