• Accountant - Evernorth - Hybrid

    The Cigna Group (St. Louis, MO)


    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Accountant role is primarily responsible for completing accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger for Specialty Pharmacy Accounting. This position will work with team members as well as other departments to research and resolve issues. This position requires strong attention to detail and is a perfect fit for a motivated self-starter to gain a wide variety of exposure.

     

    This position will be responsible for preparing and loading month end journal entries, preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, performing analysis and reporting functions, in addition to providing project support and completing audit requests as assigned.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    + Processing accurate monthly journal entries

    + Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related fluctuation analysis

    + Provide general accounting support

    + Other project and assignments as needed

    QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.

    + 1+ year relevant experience or internship experience

    + PC skills, Microsoft Office programs, Strong Excel skills with the ability to easily learn new software.

    + Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

    + Demonstrated proficiency in accounting processes, procedures, and controls.

    + Experience in general ledger account analysis/reconciliation.

    + Self-starter and team player.

    + Experience working with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues.

    + Good problem solving and analytical skills.

    + Detail oriented.

    + Understanding of business operations and processes.

    + Focus on quality and service.

    + Demonstrated customer service and relationship building skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage heavy workload.

    + Good verbal and written communication skills.

    + Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate departmental and project deadlines.

     

    If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

     

    About The Cigna Group

     

    Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

     

    _Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws._

     

    _If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email:_ [email protected]_ _for support. Do not email_ [email protected]_ _for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response._

     

    _The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State._

     

    _Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner_ _consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._