Alleghany Corporation Hiring for Data Entry at New York, NY Full Time

Alleghany Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, owns and supports property and casualty reinsurance and insurance operating subsidiaries. Our operating subsidiaries benefit from the significant capital strength of Berkshire Hathaway and have earned superior financial strength ratings from the major rating agencies.

Accountant Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing s.

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Documents financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other s.

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Secures financial information by completing database backups.

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Prepares special financial s by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.