Corporate Finance & Accounting Associate; NF

## Corporate Finance & Accounting Associate (NF)
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Ohio - Columbus, One Nationwide Plaza:
Full time:
Posted Today:
100375

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.

Ideal candidates will have the following skillsets or backgrounds. This role will be staffed at the Financial Business Advisor level in Financial Business Services (NF) supporting process improvement, project management, and reporting/automation across all of our Operations, Accounting, and Tax teams.  
** 1. Accounting Foundation
*** General ledger knowledge
* Reconciliations* Journal entries
* Variance analysis
* Year-end Financial reports and/or Audit  
** 2. Strong Data & Excel Skills
*** Data analysis
* Pivot tables
* Lookups* Data validation
* Working with large datasets  
** 3. Analytical / Problem-Solving Mindset
*** Root cause analysis
* Investigating discrepancies
* Connecting information across multiple sources
* Critical thinking  
** 4. Process Improvement Orientation
*** Challenges manual processes
* Looks for efficiencies
* Identifies control enhancements
* Continuously seeks better ways of working  
** 5. Technology & AI Curiosity
*** Interest in learning new technologies
* Comfortable experimenting with AI tools
* Demonstrates self-directed learning through interactions with Co-Pilot/Glean  This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.
It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, OH. The hired associate must reside within 35 miles of One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus OH, 43215.
This position will be hired on a Success Flex basis. You will be required to come into the office, according to the department's current hybrid schedule.  #LI-KD1
** 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-enabled, digitally-focused organization, where Controllership is a captivating and respected career, we want to hear from you!
As a Consultant, you'll provide consultation on the standard methodologies to acquire, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data used to prepare statements and/or reports for various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management. We’ll count on you to demonstrate integrity and solid financial acuity with our customers, business partners and regulators.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Coordinates the research, analysis and implementation of new and/or revised accounting policies and procedures. Develops recommendations to enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
* Advises senior management on acquiring data, records, analyzing and preparing complex accounting transactions and statements.
* Responsible for development and submission of complex accounting and financial transactions required to ensure accurate reporting at all levels.
* Advises management of the accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
* Coordinates development of actions/policies to deal with unfavorable financial situations as disclosed by accounting analysis.
* Functions as the specialist on changes to GAAP and/or STAT regulatory requirements which ultimately impact the submission of financial documents, reports and other data. Provides consultation on the…