Accountant - Shared Revenue Services (Accounting Lead Analyst) - Cigna HealthSpring

Description

The Accounting Lead Analyst is an individual contributor role responsible for accounting activities on the Cigna-HealthSpring Shared Services Revenue team. The team is responsible for recording journal entries and preparing account reconciliations related to CMS revenue, member premiums and EGWP premium on multiple Medicare Advantage health plans. In addition, the team is responsible for recording management fees and maintaining financials for the Living Well Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned tasks including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations during the month end close process
• Analytical review of the balance sheet and income statements to ensure accuracy of the general ledger balances
• Support PwC annual audit, including providing requested information and performing walkthroughs
• Support the technical accounting team through internal control requests, controllership plans and/or other future projects
• Support the Internal Audit team by providing requested information and performing walkthroughs.
• Support the Statutory financial reporting team by completing schedules as requested.
• Adhere to accounting methods, policies and practices
• Provide ad-hoc support to other members of the shared services accounting team based on need
• Identify process improvement opportunities, establish efficiencies within the existing process and deliver on the proposed improvement
• Ensure an adequate control environment exists through identification of any control gaps and escalate issues to the senior management
• Support the technical accounting team through internal control requests and/or other future projects

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting. CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 2+ years' experience in accounting
• Experience with general ledger systems such as PeopleSoft or Oracle
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work off hours during peak reporting period
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Motivated, proactive self-starter who takes ownership and is results oriented
• Insurance and/or health care industry experience preferred

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, 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 Cigna, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.

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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