Senior Technical Accountant

Senior Technical Accountant – National Indemnity Company

NICO National Indemnity Company, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of insurance companies.

Location:

Omaha, NE. Up to 50% hybrid after initial on‑site training. This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert on Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), interpreting codification and applying it to complex transactions.
• Review and analyze quarterly and annual statutory filings, including financial statements, MD&A, and supplemental schedules.
• Conduct proactive research on emerging statutory guidance; monitor SAPWG activity, industry developments, and regulatory trends and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Support statutory audit, providing SAP analysis, codification checklist review, and coordination of audit responses.
• Assist with state examinations and ongoing regulator communications, including holding company filings, dividend notifications, and multi‑jurisdictional requirements.
• Support regulatory review related to group reinsurance structures, new business initiatives, and U.S./international reporting considerations.
• Provide clear, well‑supported explanations of balances, reconciliations, processes, and conclusions to auditors and management.

• Review complex investment, cash, and general ledger reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Investigate and resolve out‑of‑balance conditions, unexplained variances, and inconsistencies across multiple data sources.
• Validate data integrity and resolve discrepancies between source systems and the general ledger.
• Review and enhance Excel‑based work papers, schedules, and analytical reports emphasizing clarity, accuracy, and audit readiness.

• Collaborate with finance managers, auditors, legal partners, and senior leadership on reporting, analysis, and technical accounting matters.
• Provide guidance to team members on complex reconciliation research and financial questions.
• Ensure thorough documentation of accounting rationale, reconciliation methodologies, and financial controls.
• Evaluate existing processes, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements with a risk‑aware mindset.
• Operate independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and CPA are a plus.
• 5+ years of insurance accounting experience, with significant exposure to NAIC Statutory accounting (required).
• Experience with regulators, statutory audits, and insurance filings.
• Strong background in investment, cash, and general ledger reconciliations; variance analysis and root‑cause investigation; multi‑source data reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including creating workbooks from scratch, designing summary schedules for large data sets, pivot tables, lookups, logic‑based formulas, and improving reporting efficiency.
• Proven ability to document controls, processes, and accounting conclusions clearly and thoroughly.
• Experience working under tight deadlines, including extended hours during close and year‑end reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with accountants, financial administrators, auditors, regulators, and management.

• Expert in SAP and technical accounting, guiding others confidently.
• Driven to improve financial reporting quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Committed to strengthening processes, controls, and audit readiness.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels, including external partners.
• Maintains high integrity and confidentiality.
• Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Builds strong working relationships across teams.
• Shows exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Works independently and collaboratively.
• Leads by planning, prioritizing, and motivating others.
• Identifies issues proactively and drives solutions.
• Adapts and supports peak periods with additional effort as needed.
• Enjoys researching, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to support informed decisions.

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and up to 5% employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time employees and eligible dependents.
• Learning & Development program for professional growth.
• 100% upfront educational reimbursement.
• Subsidized downtown parking.
• Competitive time‑off policies including parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness portal and onsite fitness center.
• Employee Resource Groups and social gatherings.
• Company wide surveys for employee input.