Accounts Payable Specialist - Hybrid

Performs assigned tasks within the Accounting/Financial Reporting function under general supervision. Responsible for moderately complex activities related to maintaining ledger accounts and preparing financial statements and reports. Applies independent judgment to analyze and interpret financial data identify trends and variances and recommend appropriate actions. Executes financial analysis and reporting projects of moderate complexity. Operates with minimal supervision while having access to guidance from senior team members. Responsibilities require proactive planning and anticipation of potential issues

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of accounting and accounts payable functions.
• Ensure the accuracy completeness and integrity of the Supplier Master data.
• Support audit requests and serve as a subject matter expert for accounts payable transactions not handled by the outsourced business partner.
• Manage non-standard accounts payable batch processes to ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• Assist with 1099 reporting processes.
• Review and validate the consistency completeness and accuracy of account documentation and payment batches; make necessary corrections or adjustments.

Additional Responsibilities as Accounts Payable Specialist

• Support process improvement initiatives and support integration-related projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency accuracy and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.
• Manage supplier maintenance and change requests including related reporting and analytics.
• Review and approve non-standard invoice accounting entries ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to SOX and audit control requirements.
• Produce standardized metric reports and monitor team performance against key indicators.
• Take ownership of issue resolution and problem-solving within the accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred.
• 1 years of experience in accounting finance payments or disbursements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Prior experience in the healthcare or insurance industry is a plus.

About The Cigna Group

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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