Accounting Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies • Omaha, NE

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, we offer outstanding opportunities for professionals interested in working with a successful company. We offer unparalleled financial strength, stability and “large company” benefits, in addition to an exciting, friendly, “small company” atmosphere. This internship will provide the qualified candidate an opportunity to obtain valuable experience in a business environment with a focus on insurance operations. Duties involve collaborating with others as well as working independently and may include the following: Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies within department, and assist in developing and making recommendation to management when appropriate Ensure consistency and accuracy of coding of company expenses Increase operational efficiency by organizing electronic file library Assist in the preparation of general ledger account reconciliations Contribute to compliance with NAIC Model Audit Rule, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls Ad hoc internet research, spreadsheet preparation, some clerical responsibilities such as filing, copying, scanning and data organization.

Requirements

• At least sophomore class standing
• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
• Maintain full-time course load during Spring and Fall semesters
• Strong problem-solving ability and high comfort level with data manipulation
• Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral / written communication skills
• Punctual
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Map workflows and outline procedural gaps
• Challenge process and assist in driving change
• Build queries using SQL
• Work independently in a business environment
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies within department, and assist in developing and making recommendation to management when appropriate
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of coding of company expenses
• Increase operational efficiency by organizing electronic file library
• Assist in the preparation of general ledger account reconciliations
• Contribute to compliance with NAIC Model Audit Rule, including documentation of process areas and testing of key controls
• Ad hoc internet research, spreadsheet preparation, some clerical responsibilities such as filing, copying, scanning and data organization

Benefits

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
• Dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Competitive time off policies including parental leave
• Employee Assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree