Accounting Technician (REMOTE)

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.

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-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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

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.

Job Conditions:

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 strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.

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.

This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.

Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.

For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.

The national salary range for Accounting Technician : $46,345.00-$75,500.00

The expected starting salary range for Accounting Technician : $46,345.00 - $60,800.00