Staff Accountant (Insurance)

Location: San Diego, CA, USA; onsite

Salary: $77,000–$80,000 annually

Company

Brown & Brown operates in the insurance industry and provides accounting support across assigned profit centers.

What you will do

• Prepare and post journal entries, monthly expense accruals, and other month-end close entries in accordance with company guidelines and GAAP.
• Prepare and review bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items.
• Review general ledger activity and financial statements for accuracy, reasonableness, unusual balances, discrepancies, and missing information.
• Analyze financial information for monthly reports, ledgers, and financial statements.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation and respond to accounting inquiries from internal and external business partners.
• Follow up with stakeholders, communicate risks or delays, and assist with process documentation and efficiency improvements.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in an accounting or financial role.
• Practical experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting and general ledger activity.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice to have

• Insurance industry experience.
• Experience supporting multiple programs or business units.
• Workday, EPIC, Velocity, or Verity experience.
• Experience working across multiple financial or operational systems.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Meritocratic culture focused on initiative, ownership, adaptability, and customer-oriented work.
• Medical/Rx, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• ESPP, 401(k), student loan assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and enhanced advocacy services.
• Paid time off, holidays, and preferred partner discounts.