Senior Accountant - Express Scripts - Hybrid

The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for completing complex rebate accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger for rebates including journal entries and reconciliations. This position will work with team members as well as other departments to research and resolve issues, perform in depth rebate analysis, assist with critical projects by weighing in on key requirements, lead audit requests and manage other adhoc assignments as well as advise team members on day to day tasks and requests. 

This position will be responsible for presenting to various key business partners and senior leadership as well as preparing variance analysis and meeting materials. This individual will also be working closely with their leader to support companywide rebate initiatives and other projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support key Enterprise initiatives and projects
• Lead monthly close meetings with key business partners to gain alignment
• Evaluate areas for process improvements and provide leadership with recommendations
• Journal entries and month end responsibilities.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial accruals for receivables and payables
  • Roll forwards and reconciliations for Manufacturer Receivables, Rebates Payable and other assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Support SOX compliance and external/internal audit processes
• In depth internal rebate system knowledge to support key projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• PC skills, Microsoft Office programs, Strong Excel skills with the ability to easily learn new software.
• 5+ years of accounting and/or finance, rebate accounting experience desired
• 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.
• Strong understanding of business operations and processes.
• Demonstrate initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance high-priority, long-term projects with short-term, immediate deadlines and ability to multi-task.
• 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 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.

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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.