Remote Accounting Intern – Data & Process Improvement

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; Omaha (NE); Remote; 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

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.