Sr Accountant - AFS Disbursement Solutions

Nationwide Mutual Insurance • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. 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. Role Summary: Responsible for accurate and timely invoice processing, vendor payments, and ledger maintenance. Ensures compliance with SLAs and supports issue resolution across teams. JOB SUMMARY: Performs complex accounting functions or responsibilities associated with advanced accounting. Utilizes advanced accounting principles and techniques to obtain, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data of all types and sources ultimately utilized in the preparation of statements for the various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management at all levels. Prepare financial reports and performs analysis of financial statements as directed. Works with internal and external sources to assure proper understanding and reporting of financial data.

Requirements

• Strong Excel and accounting system proficiency.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; accounting major and degree preferred.
• 2 – 4 years related accounting experience.
• 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.
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Progress towards CPA preferred
• Insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile invoices; monitor payment cycles.
• Maintain accounting ledgers and verify transactions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Communicate with vendors, buyers, and internal teams.
• Protect confidential financial information.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements for the company(ies) 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 financial statements, both internal and external.
• Responsible for maintaining the accounting records as needed for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.
• Responsible for the development and submission of complex accounting and financial transactions required to insure proper reporting.
• Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources concerning difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as directed and needed.
• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP and/or STAT requirements, which will ultimately impact the submission of required reports and financial statements.
• 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 requirements for the company(ies) and business areas 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees