Job Description

The Accountant role is primarily responsible for completing accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger for specific clients. This includes tracking billing, accrual, and payments. This role also requires processing of cash payments to external businesses. This position will work with team members as well as other departments to research and resolve discrepancies.This position will be responsible for monitoring and reconciling bank accounts and validating specific report totals. Additionally, there will be the need to prepare data for financial and Medicare specific audits.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Processing accurate monthly journal entries
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Process cash payments
• Assist with preparing controls/reporting
• Assist internal & external auditors with monthly, quarterly reviews and year-end audit
• Other projects/assignments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of relevant accounting or related 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 GroupDoing 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: 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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