Accountant

National Indemnity Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to 100%

On-site gym

Parking

Volunteer and networking opportunities

Job summary

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company seeks an Accountant in our Omaha, NE office. You will coordinate and prepare internal, statutory, and GAAP financial statements and schedules, working with management, auditors, actuaries, and tax professionals to ensure accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes analysis, reconciliation, and process improvement in a collaborative accounting environment. A CPA is preferred and prior insurance accounting knowledge is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two+ years accounting, financial reporting, or related professional experience.
• Proficiency with general accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• CPA designation preferred (if applicable).
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles, investment accounting, or database reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial information for internal/external reporting.
• Reconcile investment, cash, and general ledger accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate communication of accounting and financial reporting information across stakeholders.
• Suggest improvements to accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows.
• Assist with tax provisions and related journal entries; prepare tax workpapers.
• Prepare supporting workpapers for statutory reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with actuaries and tax professionals for regulatory reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Research skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA designation preferred

MBA or advanced accounting/finance credentials a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company
BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company

Company
BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
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.
The Accountant is responsible for coordinating, compiling, reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, and interpreting financial information from various sources to support accurate and timely financial reporting. This role prepares working papers, internal, statutory, and GAAP financial statements and supplementary schedules for one or more companies, branches, or divisions. The Accountant works closely with management, auditors, actuaries, tax professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining the integrity of financial reporting processes.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial operations, support audit and tax reporting activities, and drive process improvements within a collaborative accounting environment.

What will you do?

• Compile, review, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial information from various sources and prepare working papers, internal, statutory, and GAAP financial statements, and supplementary schedules for one or more companies or business units.
• Reconcile assigned company investment, cash, and general ledger accounts, including researching and resolving discrepancies and supporting complex account reconciliations.
• Coordinate the communication of daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting and financial reporting information, including the preparation of management reports and related analysis.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting processes, reconciliations, databases, reports, and financial reporting workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors, state regulators, and management regarding financial transactions, balances, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
• Support the preparation of quarterly federal and state GAAP and statutory income tax provisions, including related journal entries, deferred tax schedules, and tax workpapers.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, memoranda, and supporting workpapers for quarterly and annual statutory reporting and audit reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including actuaries and tax professionals, to support financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with internal control documentation, identify control gaps, and help implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Prepare miscellaneous filings and reports, including estimated tax payment workpapers, tax-related schedules, Secretary of State filings, and reconciliations of tax-related general ledger accounts as needed.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of accounting, financial reporting, or related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other standard business applications.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles, investment accounting, insurance accounting, or database reporting tools is preferred.
• MBA or other advanced accounting or finance credentials are a plus.

Someone Who May Excel In This Role

• Enjoys analyzing financial data and identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Thrives in a deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities and reporting requirements.
• Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Approaches complex accounting issues with curiosity, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound professional judgment.
• Works effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Adapts quickly to changing business needs, priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and consistently delivers high-quality work.

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.