Accountant - Evernorth

Job Description Summary

The Evernorth Fertility Accounting team is responsible for the accurate and timely monthly Accounting close for Evernorth’s Fertility Pharmacies.  The Fertility Pharmacies are part of Evernorth’s group of specialty pharmacies servicing the unique needs of patients. This role includes preparing work papers, entering journal entries, documenting workflow, account reconciliations, analysis of results and communication to management.

The individual must exhibit a team player attitude with self-driven motivation and the ability to work independently, adapt with changing business needs, prioritize multiple projects and communicate effectively. A candidate should possess a strong ability to work through complex tasks with little direct instruction and challenging timeframes. 

Essential Functions

• Prepare and process monthly journal entries.
• Certain Accounts Payable responsibilities
• Perform general ledger reconciliation and account analysis with reconciliations of sub-ledger balances to the general ledger. 
• Collaborate with multiple departments including Billing and Reimbursement, Treasury, Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Product Development & Sales.
• Maintain workflow documentation and updates narratives as appropriate.
• Ongoing development of enhancements to accounting processes, procedures, documentation and controls
• Projects as identified by Accounting Manager
• Assist internal and external auditors with reviews, as necessary

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; proficiency in accounting processes, procedures and controls
• Experience in General ledger account analysis / reconciliation
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues using innovative solutions and approaches
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage heavy workload
• Ability to create and develop new work paper tools through the use of advance Excel functions to accommodate new or changing processes and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree of Accounting or equivalent concentration
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Computer Skills:  Strong Microsoft Office Excel skills essential.   Essbase, Business Objects, and Tableau experience a plus
• Strong data analysis skills necessary
• Ability 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 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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.