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BHHIC Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance 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.
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.
*Candidates must be local and able to work in Omaha for at least 2 semesters while taking on a full-time course load.*
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Hours:**Online/Remote hours available as situation dictates**
- Flexible; Between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- 15-20 hours per week depending on the applicant's schedule during the school year
- More hours available in Summer (up to 40 hours per week)
- To map workflows and outline procedural gaps
- To challenge process and assist in driving change
- To build queries using SQL
- To work independently in a business environment
This internship will provide the qualified candidate an opportunity to obtain valuable experience in a business environment with a focus on insurance operations. Duties involve collaborating with others as well as working independently and may include the following:
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies within department, and assist in developing and making recommendation to management when appropriate
- 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
- At least sophomore class standing
- Satisfactory completion of introductory accounting courses and a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles
- Maintain full-time course load during Spring and Fall semesters
- Strong problem solving ability and high comfort level with data manipulation
- Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral / written communication skills
- Punctual
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines