Finance / Accounting Internship Program (Summer 2027)

CNA Insurance • Chicago, IL

3d • $35,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
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, and Accounting Controls. Each assignment 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completing an internship may be considered for a full-time position for the following summer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on training in a variety of accounting and finance disciplines.
• Work as an integral part of the assigned area's function and activities within the Corporate Financial Services (CFS) department.
• Report to an experienced manager and collaborate with a team of other CNA Finance staff.
• Gain valuable skills, competencies, and knowledge within the corporate accounting world.
• Receive classroom training on insurance accounting and reporting, and CNA’s specific accounting and reporting methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help employees and their family members achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern