National Indemnity Company

Accounting Specialist

National Indemnity Company  •  United States (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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.

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, Nebraska, and is NOT ELIGIBLE for employer visa sponsorship.

What will you do?

  • Daily Deposits Prepares deposits (i.e., incoming checks and cash) for all companies. Notifies appropriate personnel of checks received and to obtain approval for deposit and follows up as needed to minimize length of time checks are held and not deposited.

  • Check Responsibilities Prints outgoing checks for all companies using purchased software, personal computer, and laser printer. Verifies number of checks printed and batch totals, obtains signatures for checks issued over facsimile limit, and organizes signed checks and remittance enclosures backup for mailing.

  • Daily Cash May prepare summaries of daily cash transactions for Cash Manager.

  • Transaction Coding May code daily cash transactions for assigned companies.

  • Special Projects Performs special projects such as compiling financial reports or obtaining information from various records and transferring information onto personal computer.

  • 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 required.

  • Prefer Bachelor degree in business administration or equivalent

  • One or more years work experience.

Required Knowledge

  • Basic accounting

  • Math through Algebra

  • Personal computer and related software

  • Alpha/numeric filing

Preferred Knowledge

  • Insurance terminology

  • Specific knowledge of certain company procedures and practices

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Typing 35 wpm with accuracy

  • Personal computer and related software

  • Proofreading

  • Work accurately with detail

  • Work well with others and/or independently

  • Read/comprehend documents

  • Compile, organize, compute, and verify data

  • Maintain strict confidentiality

  • Work overtime as deadline requires

  • Train others in work procedures

  • Identify and solve problems

  • Meet multiple daily deadlines

  • Organize workflow, time and resources efficiently

  • Make decisions, such as referrals, concerning incoming correspondence, calls, and information under time pressure

  • Flexible and effective handling of multiple priorities

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!

National Indemnity Company

About National Indemnity Company

We are National Indemnity Company (NICO). If you haven’t heard of us, it’s time to get acquainted.

Located in the heart of downtown Omaha, NE and backed by decades of experience, NICO specializes in commercial auto and general liability insurance. We are proud to be part of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies, boasting the highest possible financial strength rating of A++ by A.M. Best*. We are Berkshire Hathaway’s oldest insurance company and established our roots in Omaha more than 80 years ago with the integrity, strength, and stability which remain today.

Integrity is at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our foundation of honesty and ethics reinforces the strong, trusting relationships we are proud to have with our colleagues and business partners. We build that trust every day by our actions and our unwavering commitment to fulfilling our promises.

Our strength and stability are rooted in discipline allowing us to focus on longevity rather than short-term results. Our business decisions today help ensure a future of continued success. A large company with a small company feel, NICO strives to deliver exceptional service, build strong relationships, and provide personalized service to our customers. It’s something our agents and insureds value — and so do we.

*As of April 9, 2025. For the latest rating, access www.ambest.com.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Year Founded
1940
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