Staff Accountant

Arrowhead Programs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Arrowhead Programs in San Diego, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and multi-system familiarity.

You will support multiple programs and ensure accuracy across financial reporting, with a focus on control, documentation, and timely communication of issues. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities while

Qualifications

• 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.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

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

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Workday experience

EPIC

Velocity/Verity

Multi-system exposure

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

Epic

Velocity/Verity

Excel

Outlook

Word

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.

How You Will Contribute:

• 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.
• PreferredInsurance 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.

Pay Range $77,000.00 - $80,000 Annual The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• 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.

The Power To Be Yourself 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”.

At Arrowhead Programs, growth starts with our people — shaped by an inclusive culture, sparked by innovation and driven by a shared goal to make an impact. Here, you’ll find a collective of independently driven program administrators and managing general underwriters, united by a commitment to delivering one of the most diverse portfolios of niche insurance solutions in the industry. It takes a range of strengths and perspectives to create specialized solutions — and at Arrowhead Programs, every role plays a part in our success. Whether you’re just starting out or taking the next step in your career, this is a place where your work drives progress. If you’re looking for a company that values curiosity, creativity and collaboration, you’ll find your next chapter here. Own your future. Help shape ours.