Finance & Accounting Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance • Omaha, NE

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. This position will be in Omaha, NE, and candidates must be local and able to work for at least 2 semesters while taking on a full-time course load.

Requirements

• Junior class standing or completion of Intermediate Accounting
• Accounting, Math, I.T. or Finance major and maintain full-time course load during Spring and Fall semesters
• Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word
• Excellent grammar, proofreading and oral / written communication skills
• Punctual
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Someone who enjoys the details of working with numbers.
• Analytical personality
• Someone who can work as well independently as well as on a team in a collaborative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Actively review and audit accounting process with a focus on inter-company balances.
• Assist with the preparation of various schedules needed for annual financial statements and to meet new reporting requirements.
• Complete monthly/quarterly accounts receivable reconciliations and other selected general ledger account reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with the cash reconciliations and general ledger coding.
• Collaborate with others to assist with compiling information for management, auditors, and accountants.
• Ad hoc Internet research, spreadsheet preparation, some clerical responsibilities such as filing, copying, scanning and data organization.
• Assists with gathering information, updating files and other miscellaneous tasks related to the company’s conversion to a new general ledger system.

Benefits

• We offer 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, a 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, an Employee Assistance program and much more!
• Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.
• A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match.
• We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education.
• Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees