Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting

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.

Internal Comp Grade is E3

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio and you will be required to come into the office two days per week. 

As a key contributor on the Investment Controllership Technology & Transformation team, this role is responsible for governing Nationwide’s custom data and report groupings on the new Clearwater investment accounting platform through the development and execution of data control procedures that ensure completeness and accuracy of critical data elements. In addition, this role will provide surge support for various investment accounting and reporting functions across Investment Controllership during quarterly cycles. Key components of this role include:

• Function as a data expert with end-to-end knowledge of Nationwide’s custom data elements and report groupings on the new Clearwater investment accounting platform
• Perform an essential data quality role as part of the transformational Investment Platform Redesign project’s transition to production
• Execute quarterly investment accounting and reporting deliverable preparation and review tasks as requested
• Commit to continuous upskilling and assist in driving the expansion of process automation and data visualization to ensure efficient and effective data management processes

The ideal candidate will be curious, adaptable, dependable, detail oriented, proficient with low code data prep and analysis tools, and will also be an excellent communicator and team player with the desire and ability to quickly learn and grow.

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

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, click here.

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.