What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant - Express Scripts - Hybrid position at The Cigna Group?
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The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for completing accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger for specific clients. This includes tracking billing, accrual, and payments. This role also requires processing of cash payments to external businesses. This position will work with team members as well as other departments to research and resolve discrepancies. This position will be responsible for monitoring and reconciling bank accounts and validating specific report totals. Additionally, there will be the need to prepare data for financial and medicare specific audits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Processing accurate monthly journal entries
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Process cash payments
Assist with preparing controls/reporting
Assist internal & external auditors with monthly, quarterly reviews and year-end audit
Other projects/assignments as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years of relevant accounting or related experience
PC skills, Microsoft Office programs, Strong Excel skills with the ability to easily learn new software.
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.
Understanding of business operations and processes.
Focus on quality and service.
Demonstrated customer service and relationship building skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage heavy workload.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
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.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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