About the role#
CNA Corporation is hiring for a Finance/Accounting intern for the Summer 2027 term. This role offers the opportunity to explore corporate finance by supporting business activities such as financial statement analysis, monthly close activities, account reconciliations, and budgeting. Interns will rotate through various departments within the Chief Financial Office to build hands-on experience and strengthen analytical skills.
What you'll do#
- Assist project accounting and financial planning teams with data gathering, financial tracking, and routine tasks.
- Support meetings and process improvements by observing, participating, and helping prepare reports, charts, and basic financial analyses.
- Help with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and the development of simple financial models.
- Support the contracts team with basic contracts administration and pricing.
- Maintain the confidentiality of financial information.
- Provide customer support and perform other assigned tasks to learn about financial processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or senior in a bachelor’s degree program or enrollment in a graduate program.
- Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and organizational abilities.
- Experience with accounting systems is a plus.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Arlington, Virginia.
- Modality: This position is eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements at the supervisor's discretion.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About CNA Corporation
CNA Corporation is a nonprofit research and analysis organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1942, it operates the Center for Naval Analyses and the Institute for Public Research. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people. Its work focuses on national security, criminal justice, and homeland security through data collection and field analysis.
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