Accountant - Shared Services - Hybrid at Cigna in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

This role will be a key contributor on the Fixed Asset and Leasing teams. The role partners other corporate service areas and customers across the company to provide complex accounting reporting, accounting analysis and resolution of complex accounting issues in the areas of Fixed Assets and Leasing.

Major responsibilities include:

• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Fixed Assets and Leasing.


• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for Fixed Assets, Real Estate Accounting and IT Finance. Recommends improvements in accounting reporting systems.


• Completes corporate fixed asset transactions.


• Prepares timely and accurate GAAP and STAT accounting journal entries. Entries may be complex in nature.


• Perform quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations. Provides peer review expertise for balance sheet reconciliations.


• Responsible for analysis and interpretation of complex financial information.


• Responsible for managing complex special projects.


• Ensures compliance with GAAP and STAT SOX controls and policies. Supports internal and external audits.


• Supports cross functional teams and processes, including Procurement, Tax, IT Finance, Corporate Accounting and other customers throughout the corporation.


• Provided key support for the Oracle Cloud migration project.


• Build relationships to enhance close collaboration with partners across functions to develop, implement, and track outcomes related to accounting issue resolution and process enhancements.

Competencies:

• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.


• Effectively Communicates: Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of accounting issues and proposed solutions to audiences throughout the corporation.


• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objective.


• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key accounting concepts to facilitate issue solution.


• Independent Thinker. Demonstrates advanced analysis, advanced problem solving skills and sound judgement to identify issues and implement innovative solutions for complex accounting issues.


• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work autonomously on complex accounting problems.


• Demonstrates advanced technical skills in Excel and Oracle/General Ledger application . Proven ability to quickly learn new applications, processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.


• 3-6+ years of Accounting and/or Finance experience is required.


• Experience in financial statement preparation and analysis is required.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.


• Strong excel skills. Experience with Oracle and/or similar General Ledger application necessary.


• Ability to act as a change agent, foster continuous improvement and implement process efficiencies.


• Project management experience is a plus.


• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 69,000 - 115,000 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About The Cigna Group

Doing 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.