[Hiring] Accounting Intern @Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance

Role Description

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 recommendations 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, and some clerical responsibilities such as filing, copying, scanning, and data organization.

During this internship, the student will learn:

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Wellness program integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal.
• Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center.