Senior Staff Accountant, Investment Accounting

CNO Financial Group

. Support the Investment Accounting management team with project work and process improvements .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $73,700 - $110,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Investment Accounting, including proficiency in SEC, GAAP, and NAIC statutory reporting, alongside strong analytical skills for data integrity and variance resolution. Capable of coaching team members and implementing process improvements while managing deadlines effectively.

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Investment Accounting SystemsStatutory ReportingData AnalyticsCPA or MBAMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Investment AccountingGeneral Ledger EntriesTrial Balance ReconciliationCash BalancingData AnalysisProcess ImprovementReporting BuildingInvestment Activity ProcessingFinancial ReportingAccounting Concepts

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsIndependent JudgmentTeam CollaborationPrioritizationSense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

CAMRA Investment Subledgers DatabaseInvestment Accounting SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingInvestment AdministrationGAAPSECNAIC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
CPA or MBA preferred
6 years of related work experience preferred
Experience implementing Investment Accounting Software/Technology preferred
Experience with data analytics and making data informed decisions preferred
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
All work must be performed within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible work environment
Fully remote work from any US-based location
Occasional travel to corporate offices may be required
Access to work from a corporate office for associates living within 60 miles