Remote Accounting Intern: Learn SQL, Reconcile Ledgers

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance; United States; Remote; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Employee Resource Groups

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company offers an internship for students to gain hands-on experience in insurance operations and accounting. The role features online/remote hours as scheduling allows, with 15–20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week in the summer.

The intern will learn to map workflows, challenge processes, build SQL-like queries, and work independently in a business setting while contributing to efficiency improvements and financial

Qualifications

• At least sophomore class standing
• Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and basic understanding of accounting principles
• Maintain full-time course load during Spring and Fall semesters
• Strong problem-solving ability and high comfort level with data manipulation
• Proficiency with 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 recommendations to management
• 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

Problem solving

Data manipulation

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company offers an internship for students to gain hands-on experience in insurance operations and accounting. The role features online/remote hours as scheduling allows, with 15–20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week in the summer.

The intern will learn to map workflows, challenge processes, build SQL-like queries, and work independently in a business setting while contributing to efficiency improvements and financial