Accountant, Financial Reporting - Evernorth - Hybrid

Cigna Healthcare•St. Louis, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Accountant will help support the Evernorth financial reporting team by using specialized expertise, problem solving and project management skills to maintain financial and accounting records for Evernorth. This includes both accounting and financial reporting responsibilities, such as quarterly financial reporting, standalone financial statement preparation, coordinating with internal and external auditors, researching and documenting technical accounting guidance, developing accounting policies and procedures, preparing monthly financial statements (including cash flows), performing monthly journal entries and completing monthly account reconciliations. If you’re looking for an opportunity where you are exposed to various areas of accounting across the business as well as working with management on various reporting projects, read further!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, MBA/CPA preferred.
3+ years relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience with Master’s degree.
Experience in public accounting preferred.
Strong attention to detail and exemplary organizational skills are critical.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a heavy workload.
Self-starter and team player.
Experience working with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues using innovative solutions.
Thorough understanding of business operations and processes required.
Focus on quality and service.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA/CPA preferred.
Experience in public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Accounting/Financial Reporting assignments/projects.
Manages general accounting functions and the preparation of reports (including cash flow) and quarterly SEC deliverables and other financial results.
Formulates and administers approved accounting practices throughout the organization to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business and provide reliable information necessary to control operations.
Responsible for coordinating, conducting, and documenting financial analysis projects or financial reporting, including audited standalone financials.
Participates in the complex financial analysis projects and/or reporting.
Presents results and recommendations to management.
Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, problem solving and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives, including managing overall project timelines and deliverables.
Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.
Focuses on providing thought leadership within Accounting/Financial Reporting but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business.
Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.