Finance/Accounting Intern

CNA Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹配

Generous paid time off

Job summary

CNA Corporation invites applications for a Finance/Accounting intern role in Summer 2027 in Arlington, VA. The intern will rotate through the CFO organization, supporting financial statements, monthly close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing activities.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, analytical skills, and cross‑department exposure. Qualified candidates are juniors or seniors, pursuing accounting, finance, or economics, with strong MS Office skills and a GPA of

Qualifications

• Must be in junior or senior year of bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a graduate program.
• Pursuing accounting, finance, or economics preferred with GPA of 3.0+.
• Experience with MS Office and basic financial concepts is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project accounting and financial planning teams with routine tasks and data gathering.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis under supervision.
• Prepare reports, charts and basic financial analyses for meetings.
• Assist contracts team with basic contracts administration and pricing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance/economics (in progress or completed)

GPA 3.0 preferred

Tools

Costpoint

COGNOS

MS Office

Job description

Primary Purpose

CNA is hiring for a

Primary Purpose

CNA is hiring for a Finance/Accounting intern to join their team in Summer 2027. Our intern will explore the world of corporate finance by supporting real business activities such as analyzing financial statements, supporting monthly close activities, preparing account reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting and pricing. They’ll get the chance to rotate through various departments in our Chief Financial Office which will help build hands‑on experience and strengthen analytical skills.

To reach the best solutions and solve the most challenging questions, CNA uses a merit-based process to bring together professionals from a wide array of academic disciplines, fields of study, technical specialties, and professional experiences. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages open inquiry, robust and respectful debate, and collaborative execution through every stage of the problem‑solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data‑driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

Job Description And/Or Duties

• Assist project accounting and financial planning teams with routine tasks, data gathering, and financial tracking using systems like Costpoint and COGNOS.
• Support meetings and process improvements by observing, participating, and helping prepare reports, charts, and basic financial analyses.
• Help with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and development of simple financial models under supervision.
• Support the contracts team with basic contracts administration and price.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and perform other supportive tasks as assigned to learn about financial processes.
• Provide excellent customer support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Must be in junior or senior year of bachelor’s degree or enrollment in a graduate program. Positions within the CFO department require pursuing a degree in accounting, finance or economics. GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Experience: Undergraduate- level coursework and experience preferred.
• Skills: Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; critical thinking and organizational skills. Experience with any accounting system a plus.
• Other: Must be a US citizen.
• Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.

CNA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs to promote a health work‑life balance. Eligibility for these benefits varies based on employment classification.

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non‑merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring practices, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training and career development programs. For more information about EEO protections, please view the EEO is the law poster here: “Know Your Rights”. To be considered for hire, all individuals applying for positions with CNA are subject to a background investigation. For positions requiring access to classified information, U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals will also be subject to an additional government background investigation, and continued employment eligibility is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.