Jr. Reinsurance Accounting Analyst

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.

The Junior Reinsurance Accounting Analyst reports to a Manager, Accounting and will support our reinsurance accounting operations. This role will be responsible for executing key 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.

• Execute monthly and quarterly closing procedures for reinsurance transactions, including reconciliations and detailed financial analyses
• Prepare and maintain journal entry templates in an accurate and timely manner, providing clear commentary on results and conducting variance and trend analyses
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reinsurance settlement statements in accordance with contractual terms and established deadlines
• Prepare and review monthly cash application journals to ensure proper recording and allocation of reinsurance-related cash activity
• Collaborate with external partners and brokers to review and reconcile reinsurance settlement statements, proactively following up to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances
• Assist the reinsurance team in maintaining critical operational trackers, including the reinsurance collateral database
• Support ad hoc projects and perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ of accounting experience - insurance industry preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  - Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas), Word, Power Point 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 keen attention to detail

• 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!

• Full Suite of Medical Benefits
• 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions
• Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Professional Development Assistance
• Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)

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 championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.

We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively. Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them

Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability 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. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.

For more information about our company, visit us at  Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The 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…