Investment Accounting Intern 2027 - REMOTE

CNO Financial Group; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness centers

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Job summary

CNO Financial Group is hiring an Investment Accounting Intern to work with seasoned associates in Carmel, IN, assisting with day-to-day investment accounting tasks and reporting. The role offers exposure to investment accounting processes, data validation, and financial reconciliations within a supported learning environment.

The program runs May 17 through August 06, 2027, with paid days off for Memorial Day and 4th of July.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.
• Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone preferred or willing to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to learn investment accounting processes, regulations and reporting.
• Assist in data entry, validation, and maintenance within the investment subledger database.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers and supporting documentation for financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Support testing, data validation and documentation for Singularity investment accounting system.
• Participate in quality control to verify accuracy and completeness of data.
• Analyze data from the new system to improve organization and reporting efficiencies.
• Document findings on account balances and variances for senior review.
• Support cash balancing activities including suspense transactions and reconciliations.

Skills

Investments interest

AI experience

Data visualization

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Advanced Excel

Job description

Job Details

CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.

With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Please note that the Company does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or future full‑time employment opportunities.

This is a paid internship, at competitive rates. The Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays are paid days off.

CNO Financial Group is hiring an Investment Accounting Intern to work alongside our experienced Investment Accounting associates, assisting with professional day-to-day work within the department.

Core responsibilities and deliverables:

• Collaborate with team members to learn investment accounting processes, industry regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Gain exposure to investment accounting systems, including assisting with data entry, validation, and maintenance within the investment subledger database.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly workpapers and supporting documentation for financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Support the pre/post implementation and ongoing optimization of the Singularity investment accounting system through testing, data validation, and process documentation.
• Participate in quality control activities by helping verify the accuracy and completeness of investment accounting data.
• Analyze data from the new system to improve data organization, create control and reporting efficiencies.
• Conduct basic analysis of account balances and variances and document findings for review by senior team members.
• Support team members with cash balancing activities, including researching suspense transactions, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial reporting schedules

What you need (Minimum requirements):

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Status as a rising junior or rising senior, approx. graduation dates of December 2027-June 2029.
• Availability to work 40 hrs/week for 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours.

What will set you apart (Preferred experience):

• Prior internship experience.
• Balancing education and a part time job during the school year.
• Demonstrated interest in investments, financial markets, and investment accounting through coursework, projects, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Hands‑on experience with AI and desktop data visualization/business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel, etc).
• Participation with university clubs.

The CNO 2027 internship program will run May 17 through August 06, 2027.

Activities for this internship:

• Networking
• Leader Talks
• Career Counseling
• Development Opportunities
• Insurance Product and Industry Presentation Series
• An in‑person event at one of our corporate offices during one week of the internship program
• Final Presentations
• Volunteering Event

Eligibility to Participate:

• Paid time to engage in Business Resource Group events.
• The CNO Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Onsite fitness centers.
• Active & Fit Direct national fitness center discount program.
• Marathon Health webinars.
• Utilizing a free code for the Monumental Marathon entry.

CNO supports a flexible work environment and encourages Associates to work where they are most productive. This position may work fully remote from any US‑based location, provided they are able to work Central or Eastern Time hours. All work must be performed within the United States, and occasional travel to corporate offices may be required.

Associates living within 60 miles of a corporate office (Carmel, IN; or Chicago, IL) have access to work from that location as needed.

Compensation

Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ReqID : JR170458

Job Type : Full time