Lead Accounting Specialist — GAAP & Reporting

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

PTO 18 days per year

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Finance specialist in Columbus, OH. The role involves leading accounting policy development, preparing complex financial statements, and ensuring accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence two days per week, with CPA progress encouraged. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential as you support regulatory compliance and financial operations.

Qualifications

• GAAP and STAT knowledge and regulatory requirements.
• Complex financial statement preparation and consolidation.
• Strong verbal and written communication for internal/external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze sophisticated financial and regulatory statements.
• Ensure accuracy of reports and data provided to clients and auditors.
• Lead design of new/ enhanced systems and processes within the assigned area.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Financial statement analysis

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Education

Accounting/finance degree

Progress toward CPA

Job description

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Finance specialist in Columbus, OH. The role involves leading accounting policy development, preparing complex financial statements, and ensuring accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence two days per week, with CPA progress encouraged. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential as you support regulatory compliance and financial operations.