Job: Accountant

At Scottsdale Insurance Company, our vision starts with successful associates. We provide a vibrant, associate-friendly atmosphere with challenging work, leaders who value your contributions and the stability of being a market leader in the excess and surplus industry.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs varied accounting functions or responsibilities in the day-to-day maintenance of all, or a portion of, a general ledger and in the preparation of basic financial reports and statements. Utilizes GAAP accounting principles and practices in obtaining, assembling, evaluating and interpreting records and financial data of various types and sources.

RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Accounting Supervisor or Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists, under minimal supervision, with the coordination, preparation and analysis of financial reports and statements as assigned.
2. Assists in the development and submission of accounting and financial transactions required to provide proper reporting.
3. Maintains necessary accounting records and files as required. Performs maintenance of general ledger.
4. Prepares and verifies financial reports required by various insurance bureaus, publishing houses, statistical agencies, regulatory authorities, internal and external auditors/examiners and management.
5. Corresponds with various field staff or outside sources concerning difficulties, discrepancies or other matters as directed and needed.
6. Maintains current knowledge of changes to GAAP and/or statutory accounting and reporting requirements, which will impact the submission of required reports and financial statements.
7. Recommends changes that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow. Recommends changes and enhancements to related technology.
8. Assists, as requested, in the development and design of new accounting/financial processes.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Undergraduate studies in accounting or finance; degree preferred. Additional business/accounting course study preferred.

Licenses/Registration: N/A.

Experience: Three years related accounting experience.

Knowledge: Industry practices and procedures; GAAP and/or STAT knowledge. Financial statement preparation.

Skills/Competencies: Command of all skills necessary for verbal and written communications. Ability to analyze reporting and financial data to determine compliance to established standards. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to efficiently operate a personal computer and related accounting and business software.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.

Staffing Exceptions to the above minimum job requirements must be approved by the: Manager and HR Consultant.

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 Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.

Job Evaluation Activity: Evaluated 02/04/2004 SMP
Job Function/Family: FIN/ACCT

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental, paid time off plus nine paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, flexible work hours, on-site cafeteria, free underground parking and more.

To apply or learn more about us visit scottsdaleins.com/jobs

Scottsdale Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide®, benefiting from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States. EOE/M/F/D/V.