Sr Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting - REMOTE

CNO Financial Group, Inc.; Carmel (IN); À distance; USD 74 000 - 111 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness resources

Résumé du poste

CNO Financial Group, Inc. is hiring a Sr Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting to support investment assets accounting on GAAP and NAIC statutory reporting. The role involves analyzing complex investment activity, preparing workpapers, and coaching staff.

Remote work acceptable within Central or Eastern US hours, with occasional travel to corporate offices. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and strong Excel and accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years directly related work experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proficient in accounting concepts.
• Experience with Investment Accounting Systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Aptitude to analyze data and learn new systems.

Responsabilités

• Support Investment Accounting management with project work and process improvements.
• Assist with cash balancing, GL entries, trial balance reconciliation, SEC/GAAP/NAIC reporting.
• Process complex investment activity and correct subledger entries (CAMRA).
• Coach/train less experienced staff in the department.
• Validate data integrity in the subledger.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly workpapers and disclosures for investment ledgers.
• Analyze variances and investigate reporting balances.

Connaissances

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Acct

5+ years experience

MS Office proficient

Accounting concepts

Investment accounting systems

Strong communication

Independent/team work

Data analysis

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Outils

Investment Accounting Systems

Description du poste

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, Optavise, 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

CNO Financial Group is hiring a Sr Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting to be assigned to a team with accounting and reporting responsibilities for the invested assets of CNO Financial Group on a GAAP and statutory basis of accounting, excepting certain real estate and policy loan assets. The activities begin immediately following trade execution and end with investment deliverables that are ultimately incorporated into the GAAP and statutory financial statements.

Core responsibilities and deliverables:

• Support Investment Accounting management team with project work and process improvements
• Assist staff with responsibilities, including cash balancing, reviewing general ledger entries, trial balance reconciliation, SEC, GAAP, and NAIC statutory reporting.
• Process complex investment activity, including investigating and correcting investment activity within the investment subledgers database (CAMRA).
• Assist with coaching and training of less experienced members within the department
• Validate the integrity of the data housed within the subledger
• Prepare monthly and quarterly workpapers and report deliverables to support investment ledger balances and disclosures
• Analyze, investigate and resolve reporting balances and variances as needed

What you need (Minimum requirements):

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field OR relevant equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years directly related work experience
• Ability to proactively identify, research, and resolve issues using independent judgement
• 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 prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Operates with a sense of urgency
• Aptitude to analyze data and learn new systems
• Proven experience/understanding of investment accounting concepts and statutory reporting preferred
• Previous experience with investments administration system and reporting building preferred
• 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):

• CPA or MBA
• 6 years of related work experience
• Experience implementing Investment Accounting Software/Technology
• Experience with data analytics and making data informed decisions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mental & Financial Well-Being resources

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; Chicago, IL; or Orlando, FL) have access to work from that location as needed.

Compensation

Pay Range: $73,700.00 - $110,500.00 Annual

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.

Additional Locations: Omaha, NE; Boston, MA; Corporate Office - Chicago IL; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI

Job Type: Full time