Senior Crop Accountant

Palomar

Senior Crop Accountant responsible for financial operations in crop insurance business at Palomar. Overseeing accounting functions including billing and reconciliation.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and record all crop insurance premium payments, overpayments, refunds, and billing adjustments with accuracy and timeliness
Reconcile premium, liability, and indemnity activity across internal systems, AIP platforms, and RMA data to ensure financial accuracy
Review and validate agent commission statements, research discrepancies and coordinate corrections with agents and internal teams
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for financial close
Monitor and track outstanding A/R and A/P items related to growers, agencies, and reinsurers; communicate status updates to internal stakeholders
Assist with internal and external audits, including RMA compliance reviews, by gathering documentation and preparing required reports
Generate reports by pulling data from multiple systems (policy admin, accounting, RMA, and internal databases); consolidate and analyze results to support decision making
Research and resolve financial variances related to premium, commission, or settlement activity; recommend corrective actions
Maintain accurate and organized electronic and paper files for audit readiness and operational efficiency
Support monthly premium reconciliation processes to ensure deadlines are met for financial reporting and RMA requirements
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, agent services, and finance teams to ensure data integrity and consistent application of accounting procedures
Participate in process improvements, documentation updates, and cross department projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent, Master’s Preferred
5-10 years’ of accounting experience – crop, insurance, or agricultural finance industry preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Office- Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas), Word, Power Point and Outlook
Ability to organize, self-prioritize, multi-task and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with demanding internal and external deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail a must.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Suite of Medical Benefits
Long Term Financial Incentives – STOCK!
401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions
Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
Lifestyle Spending Allowance
Professional Development Assistance
Career Exploration Opportunities
Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

crop insurancefinancial reconciliationjournal entriesdata analysisfinancial reportingvariance researchaudit preparationbilling adjustmentscommission validationaccounting procedures

Soft Skills

attention to detailinterpersonal skillsself-prioritizationmulti-taskingorganizational skillsself-startercommunicationcollaborationprocess improvementoperational efficiency

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in Accounting