Accounting Operations Analyst
Posted on: 31 May 2023
Omaha, NE
Job Description
Job Objective:
Team Lead for the Company’s Accounts Payable function. Trains individuals on various aspects of the Accounts Payable function of various companies and units, including but not limited to National Indemnity Company and the structured settlement unit. Maintains narrative process documentation. Analyzes the Accounts Payable function and work flows in order to identify potential improvements to processes and controls where appropriate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with accounts payable personnel, as well as personnel in the Finance department and other departments to answer questions and investigate and resolve identified errors. Investigates potential fraudulent ACH and check payments and communicates with the appropriate individuals to determine resolution.
Enters data into accounts payable software or gives payment request documentation to Accounting Technicians to enter into software.
Reviews and updates process and control documentation for the Accounts Payable function, including user guides and references.
Coordinates establishment and oversite of new bank account features requested on existing bank accounts – such as Image Positive Pay, ACH Debit Filters, and ARP reconciliations.
Collaborates with other functions within the department, including cash coding and bank reconciliation functions, in order to maintain and improve communication and efficiency of processes across functional areas within the Finance department.
Responsible for maintaining a general understanding of the specific 1099-MISC reporting requirements for various types of payments and payees, annual filing requirements, withholding requirements, and reporting guidelines.
May review daily cash coding assigned to interns by ensuring that each of the accounts have been reconciled to the cash memo, answers questions and assists with research as needed.
Performs special projects such as analysis of current processes and controls to determine process improvements or system upgrades to suggest to Supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required Knowledge:
Bachelor degree in business administration, accounting or related field or equivalent
Knowledge of general accounting principles
Personal computer and related spreadsheet software
Preferred Knowledge:
Financial reporting
Company and department practices and procedures
1-2 years related work experience
Skills:
Good oral communication with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
Berkshire Hathaway
Omaha, NE
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries engages in insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. It provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, as well as life, accident, and health reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydro, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, it offers real estate brokerage services; and leases transportation equipment and furniture.
Further, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring, insulation, roofing and engineered, building and engineered components, paints and coatings, and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers homebuilding and manufactured housing finance; recreational vehicles, apparel products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products; and alkaline batteries.
Additionally, it manufactures castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, and aerostructures; titanium, steel, and nickel; and seamless pipes and fittings. The company distributes newspapers, televisions, and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, professional aviation training programs, and fractional aircraft ownership programs.
In addition, it retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle accessories. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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IndustryAccounting/Finance
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No. of Employees389,000
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Website
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