Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

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CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
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Job Summary
The Senior Accountant position is part of Corporate Financial Services (CFS), CNA's corporate controller organization. The group leads CNA's financial close process, driving efficient accounting and related analysis, along with meaningful internal and external reporting. The group's responsibilities encompass property & casualty and life & group insurance, reinsurance, and corporate accounting, as well as as technical advisory, financial control, services operations, and SEC/GAAP and Statutory reporting.
This role provides opportunities to collaborate across business units and utilize new technologies, as we strive to continually enhance and improve processes.
The Corporate Accounting Team oversees managed expenses for the company, primarily focused on fixed assets, leasing, and HR-related expenses.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monthly close and related accounting processes and analysis (e.g. financial statement analysis, journal entries, reconciliations).
• Preparing quarterly/annual statutory and/or GAAP financial statements and schedules/exhibits in compliance with SEC, FASB, NAIC and other regulatory requirements, and monthly internal financial results packages.
• Preparing support and leading audits for benefit plan audits including defined benefit, defined contribution, and health and welfare plans.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors and performs controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Participates in and helps identify process improvement projects, including furthering use of technology to streamline processes.

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• General knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Basic knowledge of corporate accounting practices, procedures, and principles as they relate to the organization and the industry.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in accounting or finance.
• Typically a minimum of three years of work experience in accounting/finance related role.

• CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
• Public accounting experience a plus.

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