What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at National Indemnity Company?
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 Accounting Specialist prepares daily deposits and prints and mails outgoing checks for all companies. Responsible for coding and balancing all daily cash transactions for assigned companies, with minimal supervision Performs special projects.
This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, NE. and in office 100%. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
- DAILY DEPOSITS: Prepares deposits (i.e., incoming checks and cash) for all companies.
- CHECK RESPONSIBILITIES: Prints outgoing checks for all companies using purchased software, personal computer, and laser printer.
- DAILY CASH: May prepare summaries of daily cash transactions (i.e., cash memos) for Cash Manager.
- TRANSACTION CODING: May code daily cash transactions for assigned companies - including NICO Citibank foreign wires, with minimal supervision by assigning and/or verifying correct general ledger account numbers and required business and analysis unit and converted transactions with correct foreign currency rates.
- DATA ENTRY: Assists with preparation of electronic statutory quarterly or annual statements and electronic filings using computer software applications by entering data, verifying data is entered correctly, and printing annual and quarterly statements.
What are we looking for?
- High school diploma or GED and two years college or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge and prior use of General accounting principles
- Experience and use of personal computer, related software such as Excel and Word
- completed math through Algebra
Who would excel in this role?
- Someone with excellent written and oral communication with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
- Someone who can work well with others or independently.
- Someone who can prioritize, identify and solve problems and work with detail and accuracy.
- Someone who likes to read and can comprehend documents.
- Someone with strong decision making processes.
- Someone who is flexible and can effectively handle multiple priorities.
- Has the ability to work substantial overtime as seasonal need dictates.
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!
