Accounting Technician; REMOTE

Accounting Technician

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This is a remote position. Candidate must have the ability to work in AZ time zone typical business working hours.

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

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 an Accounting Technician, you'll perform non-repetitive, clerical accounting duties involving reconciliation, calculations, verifications, auditing and postings.

We'll count on you for day-to-day maintenance of a portion of the general ledger. In addition, you'll process and compile financial data, financial plans, prepares reports, statements and/or posts to general or subsidiary ledgers.

• Balances, reconciles and analyzes financial data. Under close supervision, assists with the coordination, preparation and analysis of financial reports and statements as assigned.
• Checks accuracy and completeness of financial information. May select appropriate adjustment, as required, based upon standardized procedures.
• Processes and posts financial information to ledgers. Maintains general ledger or a portion of the general ledger, as required.
• Prepares reports of financial data, including expense budgets, utilizing judgment and initiative in developing the format.
• Responsible for data storage and retrieval. Assists in making recommendations on related technology.
• Assists, as requested, in training, allocating assignments to and checking work of support staff.
• Acts as liaison with other areas, as required.
• Functions as the group leader and/or technical resource to other accounting clerical associates.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Supervisor/Manager.

Education:

Undergraduate studies in accounting and finance.

Experience:

Three years of related experience in clerical capacity. No experience necessary with accounting college degree.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

Accounting practices and procedures. Office practices and procedures. Accounting processing systems. Basic knowledge of GAAP required. Ability to operate a personal computer and related business software, calculator and other office equipment. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic math. Ability to analyze and verify data, applying some independent judgment in selecting alternatives. Ability to set work priorities.

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.

Overtime Eligibility:
Non-exempt (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.

We currently anticipate accepting applications until 06/26/2026. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a…