About the role#
CNO Financial Group is hiring a Tax Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position where you will work alongside our tax associates on daily department tasks. The program runs from May 17 through August 6, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist the team with gathering data and documentation for quarterly tax provisions and tax return preparation.
- Organize and review information used for state and federal tax filings.
- Research tax questions and compile information to help respond to taxing authority inquiries.
- Maintain tax depreciation schedules and prepare supporting workpapers for tax account analyses.
- Perform data entry, validation, and reconciliation tasks to support tax compliance and reporting.
- Review invoices and expense documentation to identify information for tax reporting and deductibility.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Status as a rising junior or rising senior with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week for the 10 to 12 week duration of the program.
- Ability to work during Central or Eastern time zone business hours.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.
Location & details#
- This role supports remote, on-site, or hybrid work arrangements. You may work remotely from any U.S. location if you maintain Central or Eastern time zone hours.
- If you live within 60 miles of our corporate offices in Carmel, Indiana, or Chicago, Illinois, you may work from those locations as needed.
- Occasional travel to corporate offices may be required.
- Interns receive paid time off for Memorial Day and the 4th of July, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and eligibility for various fitness programs and company events.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group provides life and health insurance, annuities, and financial services to middle-income individuals and families. The company operates through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise, and Washington National. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the firm manages over 3 million policies. Its workforce includes thousands of associates and agents who assist clients with retirement and income protection needs.
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