Senior Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting (Remote CT/ET)

Washington National Insurance Company; Carmel (IN); Remote; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Well-being resources

Job summary

CNO Financial Group, Inc. in Carmel, IN, is recruiting a Sr Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting, to manage GAAP and statutory reporting for invested assets, starting shortly after trade execution.

Join a team focused on accuracy and process improvements. You will support management, perform reconciliations, prepare workpapers, analyze variances, and help coach junior staff, with a flexible remote option to work Central or Eastern hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field OR relevant equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years directly related work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proficient in accounting concepts.
• Prior experience with Investment Accounting Systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Aptitude to analyze data and learn new systems.
• CPA or MBA (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support Investment Accounting management with project work and process improvements.
• Assist staff with responsibilities including cash balancing, GL entries, trial balance reconciliation, SEC, GAAP, and NAIC statutory reporting.
• Process complex investment activity in CAMRA subledger.
• Assist with coaching and training of less experienced staff.
• Validate the integrity of data in the subledger.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers and disclosures.
• Analyze and resolve reporting balances and variances.

Skills

Financial accounting

Investment accounting

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

CAMRA

Investment Accounting Systems

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

CNO Financial Group, Inc. in Carmel, IN, is recruiting a Sr Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting, to manage GAAP and statutory reporting for invested assets, starting shortly after trade execution.

Join a team focused on accuracy and process improvements. You will support management, perform reconciliations, prepare workpapers, analyze variances, and help coach junior staff, with a flexible remote option to work Central or Eastern hours.