Tax Staff Accountant - State Income Tax at Cigna in Bloomfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job Description

The CIGNA Tax Department is seeking a staff accountant for a Tax Accounting Senior Analyst (State Income Tax) role that will directly support its healthcare, insurance, and domestic operations. The Tax Department is known throughout the company for its technical innovation and dynamic structure. The Tax Accounting Senior Analyst will not only develop skills within their own job specific technical competencies but will also gain experience across the tax department in various other areas of insurance and corporate taxation.

Major Duties

• Responsible for state income tax compliance for assigned companies/divisions including the preparation of state income tax returns and quarterly estimated payments.


• Assists in quarterly state provision calculations.


• Utilizes independent judgment and discretion while working on tax research and special projects.


• Develops strong working relationships with team members and internal accounting contacts.


• Acts as a resource on special projects for assigned companies/divisions including support and participation in tax planning initiatives.


• Responds to tax notices from various state and local taxing authorities.


• Actively contributes to helping implement process improvements as well as building a high performance culture and a positive work environment.

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting


• 0-2+ years experience - open to recent college graduates, internship experience preferred


• Must be able to demonstrate competencies with core accounting & taxation concepts and be able to work in a team environment. Income tax compliance (state), Accounting, ASC 740 knowledge is a plus.


• Ability to learn a variety of software applications, including tax compliance & accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is a must.


• Masters in Taxation or CPA, a plus


• Public Accounting firm or Big 4, a plus


• Flexible office/work from home arrangement

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 Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives. What difference will you make?

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.

Cigna 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.