Investment Accounting Specialist - GAAP Reporting

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (18 days/year)

Nine paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Business casual attire

Job summary

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, is seeking a Specialist in Investment Accounting to lead complex investment accounting tasks, ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting. The role involves collaborating within the Investments Reporting, Data and Technology team, guiding other associates, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a hybrid Columbus, OH office.

You’ll coordinate and perform investment accounting functions, prepare pro forma data, and deliver accurate financial

Qualifications

• Six years of investment accounting experience in financial services preferred.
• GAAP knowledge and regulatory reporting experience required.
• Experience with complex financial statements and pro forma data.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment of new or revised investment accounting policies.
• Prepare complex financial and regulatory statements for multiple entities.
• Maintain investment accounting records for reporting coordination.
• Develop and submit complex investment accounting transactions for proper reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of reports provided to clients and auditors.
• Recommend actions when analyses reveal unfavorable trends or deviations.
• Stay informed on changes to GAAP/regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to design of new systems and processes; lead initiatives.
• Support management in applying data to solve problems.
• Prepare reports for auditors, IRS, and regulators.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory requirements

Project management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Undergraduate studies in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Investment accounting systems

Job description

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, is seeking a Specialist in Investment Accounting to lead complex investment accounting tasks, ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting. The role involves collaborating within the Investments Reporting, Data and Technology team, guiding other associates, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a hybrid Columbus, OH office.

You’ll coordinate and perform investment accounting functions, prepare pro forma data, and deliver accurate financial