Sr Accountant - Reconciliation Performance Team

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 financial services company, seeks a Senior Accountant for the Reconciliation Performance team in a hybrid Columbus, Ohio role. You will prepare reconciliations for cash, suspense and other balance sheet accounts, partnering across the organization to resolve items and build relationships.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and progress toward CPA.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; accounting major and degree preferred.
• Progress towards CPA preferred.
• Two to four years of related accounting experience; Insurance experience preferred.
• GAAP and/or STAT knowledge, practices and procedures; insurance regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes financial documents for the company and/or business areas as assigned.
• Reviews reports for accuracy and proper documentation for internal and external submissions.
• Maintains accounting records for coordination and submission of required reports.
• Develops and submits complex accounting transactions to ensure proper reporting.
• Interacts with field staff or outside sources to resolve difficulties or discrepancies.
• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP and related regulations.
• Participates in system/process design and improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Independent problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA progress

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant on Reconciliation Performance team.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing reconciliations for cash, suspense, and other balance sheet accounts, while partnering across the organization to research and resolve reconciling items. This position offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with a variety of business partners.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a proactive problem solver who can work independently while also supporting and collaborating with teammates.
• Demonstrate an innovative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of business partners.
• Experience with account reconciliations is preferred.

If you enjoy investigating issues, driving solutions, and working collaboratively across teams, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role based in Columbus, Ohio, requiring on‑site presence at least two days per week.

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Job Description Summary

Do you want to invest in yourself and thrive in an environment of innovation, problem solving, collaboration and learning? If you’re prepared to work in a technology-enable, digitally focused organization, where controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Accountant, you'll perform complex and advanced accounting functions. You'll acquire, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data of all types and sources ultimately used to prepare statements for the various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management at all levels.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and analyzes financial documents for the company and/or business areas as assigned and required.
• Reviews, as requested, for accuracy, proper documentation and completeness, all reports, forms and data provided for the proper and accurate submission of required reports and statements, both internal and external.
• Maintains accounting records as needed for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.
• Develops and submits complex accounting and financial transactions required to insure proper reporting.
• Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources about difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as directed and needed.
• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP and/or STAT requirements.
• Participates in development of changes to area(s) of responsibility that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
• Participates in the development and design of new systems and processes.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of complex pro forma financial information required for compliance with new requirements, situations or reinsurance agreements.
• Completes, as assigned, reports or projects in an accurate manner including proper documentation.
• Prepares state and supplemental reporting as assigned and required.
• Assists in the preparation of complex financial information provided to external auditors, IRS and state examiners and responds to questions, as required.
• Prepares special reports and presentations as directed.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Accounting Supervisor or Manager.

Typical Skills and Experience:

Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; accounting major and degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress towards CPA preferred.

Experience: Two to four years of related accounting experience. Insurance experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: GAAP and/or STAT knowledge, practices and procedures. Insurance and/or business area regulatory requirements. Financial statement preparation. Verbal and written communication skills for contact with all levels of management or external entities. Ability to analyze complex and advanced reporting requirements and financial data to determine proper compliance and disposition. Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and related accounting, financial analysis and business software.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. May require extended hours in periods of high volume.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer,

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Sr Accountant : $62,500.00-$115,500.00The expected starting salary range for Sr Accountant : $62,500.00 - $93,500.00