Senior Accountant
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Job Description
Role Summary
Contribute to the Accounting Shared Services Organization success by actively participating in and assuming new responsibilities across multiple accounting & reporting product and functional areas.
Major Duties & Critical Tasks
Primary responsibilities are in Cigna Managed Care (HMO) and Dental Health for accounting monthly quarterly and annual production activities. Accountable for delivery and continuously enhancing performance of general accounting and reporting activities which include closing activities (journal entries balance sheet reconciliations allocations ledger analysis intercompany analysis)
Support broader US Employer Accounting including GAAP STAT and management reporting and analysis and general accounting functions within the commercial and IFP healthcare segment.
Support a welldesigned and effective internal control environment. Perform quarterly and year end SarbanesOxley (SOX) and Model Audit Rule (MAR) compliance responsibilities
Actively partner with various teams IT finance legal/compliance audit (internal & external) and other business partners (tax capital planning actuarial) to analyze and understand accounting implications of enterprise projects or new business initiatives to facilitate strong accounting compliance.
Provide Statutory accounting subject matter expertise and support as needed to support Accounting and Finance Organization initiatives and projects
Support and deliver process improvements that drive enhanced operational efficiency that eliminate complex manual processes including automations robotics and standardizations
Troubleshoot and work to bring finality to issues affecting financial reporting and controls and to keep apprised of new issues/products that may affect financial reporting results.
Oversight train and develop offshore accounting staff and ensure that service level agreements are met.
Assist as part of crossfunctional team in the development and implementation of highly complex and time sensitive initiatives.
Expected Contributions/Results:
Preparation of monthly management and legal accounting results in accordance with GAAP & SAP within strict reporting deadlines
Understand business fundamentals and prepare quarterly and annual close analysis and commentary for senior leadership in a fastpaced changing environment
Ensuring 100 compliance with Cignas balance sheet reconciliation policy for all balance sheet accounts. Supervise the performance of such reconciliations and certify to their accuracy.
Responsible for the delivery engagement and optimal utilization of offshore teams.
Support annual external audits (Independent Auditors DHMC and DOIs)
Analyze/Review quarterly statutory reporting exhibits capital requirements incl RBC TNEs & dividend
Review of manual processes to propose and implement changes to make them more efficient and reduce risk
Perform accounting research or serve as a subject matter expert on GAAP on an as needed basis. Implement and maintain a robust system of internal controls. Coordinate with internal and external auditors in the periodic review of the company financial records.
Supporting the wider finance team in various ad hoc projects lead special projects as assigned by management or as deemed necessary to support departmental divisional and company priorities and business objectives.
Key Skills/Competencies
Financial Analysis
Problem Solving
Technical Savvy (Excel Access Alteryx Oracle GLwand Wdesk)
Communication (written and verbal)
Organization
Priority setting
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field CPA or MBA a plus.
4 years of professional accounting experience
Prior general ledger accounting and financial reporting experience required
Insurance industry experience is preferred.
Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience preferred
Thrives working in a fastpaced environment with tight deadlines. Overtime required particularly during peak quarter end and year end closing process.
Cultivates strong relationships with operational matrix partners. Can clearly communicate accounting information/requirements in a format easy to absorb by nonaccountants.
Possesses a strong working knowledge of current GAAP Statutory Accounting Principles SarbanesOxley and Model Audit Rule requirements.
Possesses strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently interpret and evaluate financial results.
Experienced in the design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting.
Currently possesses Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Can also demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Experience with Glwand Wdesk and Oracle general ledger software a plus.
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 were 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.
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Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
