Accounting Intern

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with 5% match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Educational reimbursement program

Subsidized parking downtown

Parental leave

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company in Omaha, NE is seeking an intern to learn insurance operations and data tasks. The position offers flexible online/remote hours with 15-20 hours weekly during the school year and up to 40 hours per week in the summer.

You will map workflows, review processes, build SQL queries, and assist with journal entries and general ledger work in a collaborative business environment.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Skills

SQL queries

Data manipulation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Oral/written communication

Punctuality

Organization

Meet deadlines

Education

Sophomore standing

Introductory accounting courses

Accounting fundamentals

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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.

Online/Remote hours available as situation dictates

• Flexible; Between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 15-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule during the school year
• More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week)

During this internship, the student will learn:

• To map workflows and outline procedural gaps
• To challenge process and assist in driving change
• To build queries using SQL
• To work independently in a business environment

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

Qualifications:

• 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

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! 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!