Accounting Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NICO National Indemnity Company, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, is seeking an Accounting Specialist. This role involves preparing daily deposits, printing and mailing outgoing checks, and coding and balancing daily cash transactions for assigned companies with minimal supervision. The specialist will also perform special projects. The position is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. The Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) are a group of six insurance carriers headquartered in Omaha, NE, with over 45 years in business, evolving from a regional to a national insurance group. BHHC has an A.M.Best’s highest financial strength rating of A++. The company values attracting and retaining high-quality talent, offering hands-on training and maintaining a small company feel within a larger organization.

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

Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development.
Companywide surveys for employee input.
Wellness program with an online wellness portal.
Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center (Omaha office).
Robust wellness program.
Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment.
100% employer match up to 5% for retirement and savings plan.
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.
100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program.
Subsidized downtown parking.
Competitive time off policies including parental leave.
Employee Assistance program.
Health insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.