Job Description

The CIGNA Tax Department is seeking an experienced Tax Professional for a Tax Accountant role that will directly support its Statutory Accounting operations. The Tax Department is known throughout the company for its technical innovation. Our Tax Accountants are encouraged to not only develop their own job specific technical competencies but to expand their skills across the department in different areas of insurance taxation.Major Duties

• Responsible for tax statutory accounting including interim and yearend calculations, tie out of annual statements/audited financial statements, and corresponding tax footnote preparation.
• Assist with responses to audit requests from PWC and insurance departments.
• Develops strong working relationships with team members and internal accounting contacts.
• Acts as a resource on special projects including support and participation in tax planning initiatives.
• Utilizes independent judgment and discretion while working on tax research and special projects.
• Demonstrates ownership of cyclical responsibilities, and the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously during peak periods.
• Actively contributes to building a high performance culture and a positive work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with a concentration in Accounting
• 2-5 years of Public Accounting or Corporate Tax (income tax experience is a must)
• Must be able to demonstrate competencies in corporate income tax and working in a team environment. Accounting, ASC 740 (f/k/a FAS 109) or Insurance Statutory Accounting knowledge is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications is a must, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exposure to a variety of software applications.
• Masters in Taxation or CPA, a plus
• Public Accounting firm or Big 4, 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 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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