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Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team in Commercial Accounting Operations. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of commercial leases with corporate tenants. While an accounting background is preferred, it is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Portfolio accounting and management.
• Oversee quarter-end processes, including reconciliations, cash flow management, and budget forecasting.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with commercial leases is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to our company culture.

Internal Note: Compensation Grade E3

Job Description Summary

Our team of accounting professionals perform complex accounting functions across the broad spectrum of assets in the real estate portfolio and build and maintain accounting policies, practices and reporting to meet regulatory and management requirements, while providing exceptional consultation, assistance and service to leaders and other internal customers. If you are ready to innovate, excel at problem solving, collaborate and learn, we want to hear from you!

Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI), the real estate development affiliate of Nationwide, is a nationally recognized developer of large, complex, mixed-use projects with developments and investments in office, retail, sports and entertainment venues, hospitality and residential properties.

As a Senior Accountant, you'll perform complex accounting functions or responsibilities associated with advanced accounting. We'll count on you to use advanced 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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and analyzes financial documents 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 accounting records as needed for the coordination, preparation and submission of the various required reports.

• Develops and submits complex accounting and financial transactions required to insure accurate reporting.

• Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources concerning difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as advised and needed.

• Keeps current on changes to GAAP and/or STAT requirements, which will ultimately impact the submission of required reports and financial documents.

• Participates in development of changes to area(s) 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 the 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 as assigned and required.

• Helps prepare complex financial information provided to external auditors, IRS and state examiners and responds to questions, as required.

• Prepares special reports and presentations as advised.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Accounting Supervisor or Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

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

Experience: Four years of related experience in insurance accounting.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: GAAP and/or STAT 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 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 HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

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.

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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.