Sr Accountant - Reconciliation Performance Team

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nationwide is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Reconciliation Performance team. The role prepares reconciliations for cash, suspense, and other balance sheet accounts, and partners across the organization to research and resolve reconciling items. It involves building relationships with business partners and calls for independent problem-solving, collaboration, effective communication, and a continuous-improvement mindset. Senior Accountants perform complex and advanced accounting functions, including acquiring, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording, and analyzing financial data used to prepare statements for regulatory and statutory authorities and internal management. The position prepares and analyzes financial documents and transactions, maintains accounting records, supports internal and external reporting, and assists with financial information for audits, examinations, compliance, and reinsurance matters. This is a hybrid position based in Columbus, Ohio, with on-site presence required at least two days per week. The role reports to an Accounting Supervisor or Manager. It is exempt from overtime eligibility and is performed in a normal office environment, though extended hours may be required during periods of high volume. A valid credit and/or background check is required as part of the selection process.

Requirements

Two to four years of related accounting experience.
Knowledge of GAAP and/or STAT, including relevant practices and procedures.
Knowledge of insurance and/or business-area regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of 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.
Demonstrate Nationwide Values regularly and consistently.
A valid credit and/or background check is required as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; an accounting major and degree are preferred.
Progress toward a CPA is preferred.
Insurance experience is preferred.
Experience with account reconciliations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare reconciliations for cash, suspense, and other balance sheet accounts.
Partner across the organization to research and resolve reconciling items.
Prepare and analyze financial documents for the company and/or assigned business areas.
Review reports, forms, and data for accuracy, proper documentation, and completeness for internal and external reporting.
Maintain accounting records needed to coordinate, prepare, and submit required reports.
Develop and submit complex accounting and financial transactions to ensure proper reporting.
Correspond with field staff or outside sources about difficulties, discrepancies, or other matters as directed.
Keep informed of changes to GAAP and/or STAT requirements.
Participate in developing improvements to areas of responsibility, processing, or workflow.
Participate in the development and design of new systems and processes.
Assist with preparing and analyzing complex pro forma financial information for new requirements, situations, or reinsurance agreements.
Complete assigned reports and projects accurately and with proper documentation.
Prepare state and supplemental reporting as assigned.
Assist in preparing complex financial information for external auditors, the IRS, and state examiners, and respond to questions as required.
Prepare special reports and presentations as directed.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date
Nine paid holidays
Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off
Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
Company-paid pension plan
Business casual attire