Accountant I

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.

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.

The Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and communicating the internal and external Company financial statements, working papers, and statistical and management information related to one or more companies and/or divisions.

This position will be in Omaha, NE, and hybrid after a period of training. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

What will you do?

• Compiles, reviews, analyzes and reconciles, and interprets financial information from various sources and prepares working papers and internal, statutory and GAAP basis Company financial statements and supplementary schedules
• Reconcile assigned company investment and cash accounts, as well as basic general ledger account reconciliations.
• May review or determine general ledger account, department and allocation coding for invoices, check requests, and travel expense reimbursements.
• May enter data into accounts payable software or give payment request documentation to Accounting Technician to enter into software.
• Maintains working knowledge of related insurance accounting and financial reporting developments.
• Responds to inquiries and answers questions from internal, external, or insurance department auditors regarding financial transactions, balances, and procedures.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field or equivalent
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• 1-2 years related work experience
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles
  

Who would excel in this role?

• Someone to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines while working with detail and accuracy.
• One who works well independently or as a member of a team as situation dictates.
• One willing to work overtime during seasonal demand including occasional Saturdays.
• Someone who understands, compiles, reviews and analyzes financial information.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees.

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, onsite fitness center, an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more.