Company:
NICO National Indemnity CompanyWant to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.
The Accountant, coordinates, compiles, reviews, analyzes, reconciles, and interprets financial information from various sources and prepares working papers and internal, statutory and GAAP basis Company financial statements and supplementary schedules for one or more companies, branches and/or divisions. Modifies or creates new workbooks, etc. to efficiently summarize and analyze information. Collaborates with senior department management to complete and analyze financial statements in the format mandated by regulatory authorities. Coordinates work performed by outside actuaries and outside tax personnel required to prepare financial statements.
This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha Nebraska, and is eligible for hybrid status after a period of in office training. This position IS NOT ELIGIBLE for employer visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
FINANCIAL REPORTING: 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 for one or more companies or branches.
RECONCILIATIONS: Reconcile assigned company investment and cash accounts, as well as basic general ledger account reconciliations.
COMMUNICATION: Coordinates communication of daily, monthly, and year end, accounting, and financial statement information between various offices and Omaha.
PROCESS REVIEW: Reviews and suggests improvements for the design and maintenance of various processes, reconciliations and databases utilized for financial reporting, and the balancing of reports or compilation of reports/worksheets by others and the assigning of codes to data for input to the general ledger system for accuracy and timeliness.
AUDITOR AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSES: Responds to inquiries from internal and external auditors, state regulators, and others regarding financial transactions, balances, and procedures.
INTERN MANAGEMENT: May supervise intern(s) and assign projects and tasks to intern(s), including the auditing of daily disbursement requests, as well as verifying deposits, providing coding for monthly invoices, and forwarding payment requests to Accounts Payable, and corresponding with various personnel.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
One or more years work experience.
Knowledge of investment types
General accounting principles and statutory accounting principles
Financial reporting principles
Personal computer, related software, and basic applications such as Excel and Word
Preferred CPA or MBA
Preferred Company and department practices and procedures
Preferred Statutory accounting principles
Personal computer
Calculator
Excellent written and oral communication with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
Maintain strict confidentiality
Organize several different tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Work well with people at all levels of the organization
Work accurately with detail
Work independently or as a team member as situation dictates
Supervisory skills including motivation, planning, training, delegation and prioritization
Identify and solve problems
Work overtime during seasonal demand
Research, review, and analyze financial information
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!