Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

## Accountant Apply locations:
Omaha, NEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R14884

Company:

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.
** The
** Accountant
* * is responsible for coordinating, compiling, reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, and interpreting financial information from various sources to support accurate and timely financial reporting. This role prepares working papers, internal, statutory, and GAAP financial statements and supplementary schedules for one or more companies, branches, or divisions. The Accountant works closely with management, auditors, actuaries, tax professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining the integrity of financial reporting processes.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial operations, support audit and tax reporting activities, and drive process improvements within a collaborative accounting environment.### ### What will you do?
* Compile, review, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial information from various sources and prepare working papers, internal, statutory, and GAAP financial statements, and supplementary schedules for one or more companies or business units.
* Reconcile assigned company investment, cash, and general ledger accounts, including researching and resolving discrepancies and supporting complex account reconciliations.
* Coordinate the communication of daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting and financial reporting information, including the preparation of management reports and related analysis.
* Review and recommend improvements to accounting processes, reconciliations, databases, reports, and financial reporting workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
* Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors, state regulators, and management regarding financial transactions, balances, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
* Support the preparation of quarterly federal and state GAAP and statutory income tax provisions, including related journal entries, deferred tax schedules, and tax work papers.
* Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, memoranda, and supporting work papers for quarterly and annual statutory reporting and audit reviews.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including actuaries and tax professionals, to support financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting requirements.
* Assist with internal control documentation, identify control gaps, and help implement corrective actions and process improvements.
* Prepare miscellaneous filings and reports, including estimated tax payment work papers, tax-related schedules, Secretary of State filings, and reconciliations of tax-related general ledger accounts as needed.### ### What are we looking for?
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* Two or more years of accounting, financial reporting, or related professional experience.
* Working knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other standard business applications.
* Strong analytical, reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain strict confidentiality.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
* CPA designation preferred.
* Knowledge of statutory accounting principles, investment accounting, insurance accounting, or database reporting tools is preferred.
* MBA or other advanced accounting or…