Staff Accountant

001 Brown & Brown, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Student loan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc in San Diego, CA seeks a Staff Accountant to manage accounting functions for assigned profit centers in accordance with BBAG and GAAP. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support month-end reporting while coordinating across programs and systems.

The ideal candidate has an accounting/finance degree and at least two years of experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Two years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accrual accounting and general ledger activity.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries per GAAP and BBAG.
• Prepare monthly expense accruals and other month-end close entries.
• Prepare and review bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Research and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Analyze financial information for monthly reports and statements.
• Communicate risks or delays to the team early.
• Assist with process documentation and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Workday

EPIC

Velocity/Verity

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing team in San Diego, CA! The Staff Accountant will be responsible for accounting functions for assigned profit center(s) and ensuring those functions are performed in accordance with Brown & Brown Accounting Guidelines (BBAG) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, account analyses, and month-end financial reporting while supporting multiple programs and systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate accuracy, initiative, adaptability, strong organizational skills, and ownership of assigned responsibilities through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Review general ledger activity and financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Accumulate and analyze financial information used to prepare monthly reports, ledgers, and financial statements.
• Identify unusual balances, discrepancies, or missing information and recommend appropriate corrections.
• Maintain clear and organized supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from internal and external business partners.
• Follow up proactively with stakeholders to obtain information and resolve outstanding items.
• Communicate potential risks, delays, or unresolved issues early enough for the team to respond.
• Assist with process documentation and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, or efficiency.

Skills & Experience to be Successful

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

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
• Not reflective of all benefits.
• Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits.
• Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Pay Range $77,000.00 - $80,000 Annual

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees, and leaders - not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE" - never "me".