Staff Accountant — GAAP Close & Multi-Program Focus

Brown & Brown; 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

Mental health services

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Brown is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our San Diego team. The role handles journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting in accordance with BBAG and GAAP, supporting multiple programs and systems.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least two years in an accounting role, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with Workday, EPIC, Velocity or Verity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Experience with multiple programs or business units (preferred)

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 corrections
• Maintain organized documentation for journal entries and reports
• Respond to accounting inquiries from internal and external partners
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items
• Communicate risks or delays early to enable team response
• Assist with process documentation and identify efficiency improvements

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication (written & verbal)

MS Office (Outlook Excel Word)

Education

Accounting/finance/business degree

Tools

Workday

EPIC

Velocity/Verity

Job description

Brown & Brown is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our San Diego team. The role handles journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting in accordance with BBAG and GAAP, supporting multiple programs and systems.

Requirements include an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least two years in an accounting role, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with Workday, EPIC, Velocity or Verity is a plus.