Specialist, Accounting - Reconciliations

Job Overview

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, is seeking a Financial Specialist on the Reconciliation Performance team within Accounting & Finance Solutions (AFS). This hybrid role is based in Columbus, Ohio, requiring onsite presence at least two days per week.

• Prepare reconciliations for cash, suspense, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with business partners across the organization.
• Investigate abnormalities in balance sheet accounts.
• Develop and implement new or revised accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze sophisticated financial and regulatory statements.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
• Recommend management actions or alternatives based on analysis of financial documents.
• Keep informed of changes to GAAP and/or STAT regulatory requirements affecting submissions.
• Lead development and design of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned area.
• Prepare complex pro forma financial data for compliance with new requirements.
• Assist management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems.
• Prepare state and supplemental reporting requirements.
• Provide financial information to external auditors, IRS, state examiners and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare special reports and presentations.
• Serve as a group leader for selected projects and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

• Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance, or business administration; accounting major preferred.
• Progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Four to six years of related accounting experience; insurance experience an advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of GAAP, STAT, and regulatory requirements related to financial reporting.
• Experience with complex financial statement preparation, including consolidation.
• Ability to analyze, discover, and solve accounting problems and interpret legal requirements.
• Project management skills and proficiency with advanced computer and accounting systems.

Exempt status:
Not eligible for overtime. Normal office environment with possible extended hours during periods of high volume.

Nationwide offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

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 protected by applicable law.