Accounts Payable Analyst - Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Overview

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents/brokers.  Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world!  Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country.  Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity.  We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

BENEFITS

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all.   You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer! 

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
• Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

Responsibilities

The Group’s Accounting & Finance Team is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to join the Accounts Payable team within the Accounting Operations Unit.  This team provides a wide variety of services to the organization, including vendor and invoice management, invoice and payment processing, and ensuring compliance with the various applicable taxation laws, rules and regs.

This role will participate in these activities as well as others and is an excellent career-building opportunity for a self-motivated, flexible and energetic team player.  In addition to standard accounting and reporting activity, this role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to help develop optimum solutions for business challenges in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities to Anticipate

• Process invoice and payment requests in an accurate and timely manner
• Review and resolve invoice entry and payment discrepancies
• Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers
• Ensure compliance with key internal control procedures
• Provide effective results from start to finish with assigned payable accounts and vendor relations

Qualifications

Qualifications We Value

• Experience working in a challenging, fast-paced, team environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of processes that generate work product which includes focus on improving processes and gaining efficiencies
• Strong analytical and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable apps