Palomar Health · 1 week ago
Sr Accountant I
San Marcos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.57/hr - $56.44/hr
2+ years expPalomar Health is seeking a Senior Accountant I to perform complex accounting duties under general direction. The role involves preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and acting as a liaison for audit processes while supporting financial reporting and process improvement initiatives.
FitnessHealth CareHospitalityMedical
Responsibilities
Preparing and posting monthly journal entries that assist in the production of timely and accurate monthly financial statements
Reconciling balances for assigned general ledger and bank accounts
Ensures all financial data interfaces are processed to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
May be responsible for preparation and oversight of the following: grant, investment, bond, debt, fixed assets, managed care/capitation, insurance, employee benefits, cash, and affiliate accounting and reporting
Acts as the primary contact and liaison to resolve discrepancies between the general ledger and account transactions
Supports month-end and year end close by preparing timely and well organized financial schedules and reconciliations in accordance with department guidelines
Prepares and assists in the coordination of: supplemental external reporting, advanced and consolidated financial statements and schedules, the completion of sophisticated ad hoc reporting for department leadership and Senior Management
Working with the Director of Finance, actively identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement
Responsible for ensuring desk and department procedures are maintained and updated
Independently conducts meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required
Provides guidance to department staff in performing other finance reconciliations
Leads special projects as assigned
Independently fields audit inquiries and acts as direct audit liaison for the affiliate audit process
Assists department leadership with coordinating month end close, ancillary reporting, and audit processes
In conjunction with leadership, assists staff accountants and other department staff with more complex assignments
Leads assignments and projects in alignment with organizational and departmental goals and timelines
Acts as primary resource for training new staff and coordinates with department staff
May act as the Director of Finance in their absence
Demonstrates ability to consistently meet established deadlines
Ability to perform accounting functions at all levels required by staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards
Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
2-4 years increasingly responsible accounting experience
Understanding of US GAAP
Ability to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position
Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail)
Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job
Preferred
CPA eligible or in process of obtaining CPA
5+ years related work experience preferably within the Healthcare industry
Understanding of US GAAP and accounting skills
Experience as a lead or prior supervisory experience
CPA or CPA Eligible
Company
Palomar Health
Palomar Health are the largest public health system offering medical service.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Department of Health Care Services
2025-05-19Grant· $50M
Leadership Team
Diane Hansen
Executive Vice President / CFO
Michael Bogert
System CFO for Palomar Health
Recent News
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2025-11-21
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