Senior Accountant - P&C Controllership

Job Overview

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless. The Senior Accountant role partners with Reinsurance Placement, P&C Underwriting, and P&C Controllership to support accounting for facultative and involuntary reinsurance and advance P&C Controllership priorities around trusted partnership, timely and accurate reporting, strong controls, data integrity, automation, and associate development.

This is a hybrid role based in Columbus, Ohio, requiring on‑site presence at least two days per week. The position does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization;
Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

As a Senior Accountant, you will perform complex and advanced accounting functions, acquire, assemble, evaluate, interpret, record, and analyze financial data of all types and sources ultimately used to prepare statements for regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial documents for the company and/or business areas as assigned and required.
• Review, as requested, reports, forms, and data for accuracy, proper documentation and completeness for both internal and external submissions.
• Maintain accounting records to coordinate, prepare and submit required reports.
• Develop and submit complex accounting and financial transactions required to insure proper reporting.
• Correspond with field staff or outside sources about discrepancies or other matters as directed.
• Keep informed of changes to GAAP and/or statutory requirements.
• Participate in developing changes to responsibilities that enhance, improve, or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
• Participate in the development and design of new systems and processes.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of complex pro forma financial information for compliance with new requirements, situations, or reinsurance agreements.
• Complete reports or projects in an accurate manner, including proper documentation.
• Prepare state and supplemental reporting as assigned and required.
• Assist in the preparation of complex financial information provided to external auditors, IRS and state examiners and respond to questions as required.
• Prepare special reports and presentations as directed.

Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; accounting major and degree preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress toward CPA preferred.

Experience: Two to four years of related accounting experience, insurance experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

GAAP and/or statutory knowledge; insurance and/or business regulatory requirements; financial statement preparation; verbal and written communication skills; ability to analyze complex reporting requirements; proficiency with accounting and financial analysis software.

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment; may require extended hours during high volume periods.

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 to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Credit/Background Check: A valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

The national salary range for Senior Accountant is $62,500.00 – $. The expected starting salary range is $62,500.00 – $93,500.00.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off: minimum of 18 days for newly hired associates and additional paid holidays
• Lifetime paid time off, Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid 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 (or classification) protected by applicable law.