Senior Accountant - Decatur, IL

About the Role

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. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio and you will be required to come into the office two days per week. 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 use advanced investment accounting principles and techniques to acquire, 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. We'll count on you to work well with internal and external sources to assure accurate understanding and reporting of financial data.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• 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 documents, both internal and external.
• Maintains the investment accounting records for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.
• Develops and submits sophisticated investment accounting and financial transactions required to insure proper reporting.
• Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources about difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as advised and needed.
• Keeps informed of changes to GAAP requirements which may impact the submission of required reports and financial documents.
• Participates in development of changes to areas 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 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 preparing 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 Investment Accounting Supervisor or Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences

Education

Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance. Account major and degree preferred.

Experience

Four years of related experience in insurance investment accounting.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• GAAP 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 investment 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 Human Resources Business Partner.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates 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.

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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.

Compensation Information

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, Investments : $62,500.00-$115,500.00

The expected starting salary range for Sr Accountant, Investments : $62,500.00 - $93,500.00