The Accounting Internship program is a 10-week program designed to prepare highly talented Accounting and Finance students for a career in corporate accounting and finance. The program offers hands-on training in a variety of accounting and finance disciplines. Students successfully completing an internship may be considered for a full-time position for the following summer. The accounting and finance department is filled with individuals who began their careers as entry-level hires, including numerous senior leadership roles.
Program Description:
Internships are available within our Corporate Financial Services (CFS) department, which includes areas such as:
· Financial Reporting
· Insurance Accounting
· Financial Planning & Analysis
· Financial Systems Governance
· Accounting Controls
· Reinsurance Accounting
Each one of the assignments will be an integral part of that area’s function and activities. The employee will report to an experienced manager and work in a team of other CNA Finance staff. The intern will have many network opportunities throughout Finance and CNA, including senior leaders. Every intern will gain valuable skills, competencies, and knowledge within the corporate accounting world.
In addition to the on-the-job training received during assignment, each intern will receive classroom training specifically developed for the program on insurance accounting and reporting and CNA’s specific accounting and reporting methodologies.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Major in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or any other related degree with a minimum of 12 hours of Accounting credits preferred
A minimum 3.2 GPA is required (overall and major)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Strong problem-solving and project management skills
The ability to influence and develop collaborative relationships
Role will be hybrid work environment
Interest in CNA as a long-term career opportunity
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 120 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
