Accounting Intern

Company: NICO National Indemnity Company Want 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. Job Description *Candidates must be local and able to work in Omaha for at least 2 semesters while taking on a full-time course load* This internship will give the qualified candidate an opportunity to obtain valuable experience. Duties involve collaborating with others as well as working independently and include the following: Completes monthly U.S. and international bank account reconciliations and other selected general ledger account reconciliations as needed. Assists with various general account reconciliations, journal entries and schedules as needed. Assists with the preparation of various schedules needed for the annual audited financial statements and notes for one or two assigned companies. Update workflow documentation as needed. Assists with routine audit requests and various ad hoc projects. Ad hoc Internet research, occasional spreadsheet preparation, minimal clerical filing, copying, scanning, and data organization. During this internship. the student will learn valuable transferrable skills. To work independently in a professional business environment Observe how all levels of an accounting / finance department work together to accomplish goals. Understand how files are organized within a complex network of data. Communicate effectively and improve listening skills. Qualifications: Prefer completion of Freshman year Accounting or Finance major and maintain full-time course load during internship. Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel and Word Excellent grammar, proofreading, and oral and written communication skills Punctual Excellent organization skills Confident Ability to meet deadlines. Hours: Flexible; generally, between 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Approximately 16-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule. More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week) 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! Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing “large company” benefits with a comfortable, “small company” atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family. We value our employees and what’s important to them – whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees’ total well-being yields dividends time and time again. A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals. Transparency in Coverage: NebraskaBlue.com/MRFs