Specialist, Accounting - AFS Close Allocations

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

2d•$79,500 - $119,500•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Finance team member at Nationwide, the Specialist plans, coordinates, and performs complex accounting functions. The role acquires, assembles, evaluates, interprets, records, and analyzes financial data used to prepare documents for regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management. It has a lead role in establishing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, preparing sophisticated financial and regulatory statements, and developing transactions that support accurate reporting. The Specialist works with internal and external clients, auditors, tax authorities, state examiners, and other regulatory agencies. The role also recommends management actions based on financial analysis, monitors changes to GAAP and STAT requirements, contributes to improved systems and processes, prepares compliance and supplemental reports, and serves as a group leader on selected projects. The position is hybrid in Columbus, Ohio, with an in-office requirement of two days per week, and reports to an Accounting Manager or Director.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance, or business administration; an accounting major and degree are preferred.
Four to six years of related accounting experience.
Knowledge of GAAP and/or STAT and applicable regulatory requirements.
Ability to prepare complex financial statements, including consolidation of companies or subsidiaries.
Knowledge of taxation principles and their impact on financial statement preparation.
Knowledge of accounting and/or business computer systems, and company organizational structure, products, and services.
Verbal and written communication skills for internal and external contacts.
Ability to analyze, discover, and solve accounting problems; interpret financial documents and data; and analyze and interpret legal requirements.
Project management skills.
Ability to interpret changes in financial reporting and legal requirements and assess their impact on financial statements and company or business-area policies and procedures.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software using advanced techniques.
Ability to apply accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to specialized, unique, or complex nonrecurring problems.
Regularly and consistently demonstrate Nationwide Values.
A valid credit and/or background check is required as part of the selection process.
Must be able to work in a hybrid arrangement in Columbus, Ohio, and come into the office two days per week.

Nice To Haves

Progress toward a CPA designation.
Insurance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a lead role in establishing and implementing new or revised accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare and analyze complex financial and regulatory statements for assigned companies or business areas.
Develop and submit complex accounting and financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of reports, forms, and data provided to internal and external clients or customers.
Recommend management actions or alternatives when financial analysis identifies unfavorable trends, situations, or deviations.
Keep informed of changes to GAAP, STAT, and other regulatory requirements that affect statements, reports, or financial data.
Recommend changes to areas of responsibility to improve job performance, processing, or workflow.
Lead the development and design of new or enhanced systems and processes within assigned areas.
Prepare and analyze complex pro forma financial data for compliance with new requirements.
Assist management in using financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems.
Prepare state and supplemental reporting requirements.
Prepare complex financial information for internal and external auditors, the IRS, state examiners, and other regulatory agencies.
Prepare special reports and presentations.
Serve in a group leader capacity for other accountants on selected projects.
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.