Staff Accountant

Location: San Diego, CA, USA

Salary: $77,000–$80,000 annual

Company

Brown & Brown provides insurance and related business services through a meritocracy-driven organization focused on customer outcomes.

What you will do

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with company accounting guidelines and GAAP.
• Prepare monthly expense accruals and other month-end close entries.
• Prepare and review bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research discrepancies, unusual balances, missing information, and reconciling items, then recommend corrections.
• Analyze financial information and general ledger activity for monthly reports and financial statements.
• Respond to accounting inquiries, coordinate with stakeholders, and improve documentation and processes.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Practical experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accrual accounting, general ledger activity, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Meritocracy-based culture that values initiative, adaptability, ownership, and customer focus.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), student loan assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and enhanced advocacy services.
• Paid time off, holidays, and preferred partner discounts.