Accounting Specialist

National Indemnity Company•Omaha, NE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

NICO National Indemnity Company, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, offers a stable environment with "large company" benefits and a "small company" atmosphere. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for preparing daily deposits, printing and mailing outgoing checks, and coding and balancing all daily cash transactions for assigned companies with minimal supervision. The role also involves performing special projects. This position is located with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, Nebraska, and is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) is a leading property & casualty insurer within the Berkshire Hathaway Group, known for its financial strength (A++XV rating by A.M. Best) and wide selection of commercial insurance products. The company values its employees, fostering a family-like atmosphere and investing in their total well-being through healthy living and philanthropy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years college or equivalent work experience required.
One or more years work experience.
Basic accounting knowledge.
Math through Algebra knowledge.
Personal computer and related software knowledge.
Alpha/numeric filing knowledge.
Typing 35 wpm with accuracy.
Personal computer and related software skills.
Proofreading skills.
Ability to work accurately with detail.
Ability to work well with others and/or independently.
Ability to read/comprehend documents.
Ability to compile, organize, compute, and verify data.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work overtime as deadline requires.
Ability to train others in work procedures.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to meet multiple daily deadlines.
Ability to organize workflow, time and resources efficiently.
Ability to make decisions, such as referrals, concerning incoming correspondence, calls, and information under time pressure.
Flexible and effective handling of multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in business administration or equivalent.
Insurance terminology knowledge.
Specific knowledge of certain company procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

Prepares deposits (i.e., incoming checks and cash) for all companies.
Notifies appropriate personnel of checks received and to obtain approval for deposit and follows up as needed to minimize length of time checks are held and not deposited.
Prints outgoing checks for all companies using purchased software, personal computer, and laser printer.
Verifies number of checks printed and batch totals, obtains signatures for checks issued over facsimile limit, and organizes signed checks and remittance enclosures backup for mailing.
May prepare summaries of daily cash transactions for Cash Manager.
May code daily cash transactions for assigned companies.
Performs special projects such as compiling financial reports or obtaining information from various records and transferring information onto personal computer.
Assists with preparation of electronic statutory quarterly or annual statements and electronic filings using computer software applications by entering data, verifying data is entered correctly, and printing annual and quarterly statements.

Benefits

Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
Medical insurance for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
Dental insurance for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
Vision insurance 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
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym
Robust wellness program
Low-cost downtown parking
Numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals