Job Description

Accounting Lead Analyst

The role of Accounting Lead Analyst is to perform general accounting and reporting functions for the Cigna Global Health Benefits division. This role will independently perform general accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, payments and reporting duties. Additionally, this role will participate in process improvement projects, maintain a strong control environment and support the Accounting Senior Manager in adhoc projects as needed. A successful candidate for this role will have strong communication skills and the proven ability to implement change.

Major Duties:

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, payments and analytics related to third party administrators and international network providers in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support the monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliation process, including timely resolution of variances, development of process improvement recommendations and appropriate issue resolution.
• Collaborate and drive improvement by actively engaging business partners, developing and utilizing data analytic tools.
• Create and maintain policies & procedures and supporting documentation in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Support team members in research of various items including treasury payments and intercompany transactions.
• Support recurring internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3+ years of Accounting/Finance experience: public accounting or insurance related experience a plus, but not required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Experience in Alteryx is a plus
• Motivated, proactive self-starter
• Must work east coast time

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.

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com 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.

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