Accounting Senior Analyst - Evernorth - REMOTE

cigna; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an Accounting Senior Analyst to join our finance team. This role focuses on accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Responsibilities include leading month-end close, performing reconciliations, recording accruals, and supporting audits while driving process improvements and automation for stronger controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute month-end close with journal entries and documenting support.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyses.
• Reconcile internal records to bank statements and investigate variances.
• Record accruals, prepaids, and other financial transactions with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze P&L fluctuations and explain variances to management.
• Support forecasting and financial reporting including ad hoc analyses.
• Assist audits with audit-ready documentation and responses.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation for stronger controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Senior Analyst to join our finance organization. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, while supporting key accounting functions including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close.

This position offers the opportunity to work cross‑functional, contribute to process improvement initiatives, and play a key role in maintaining a strong internal control environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead and execute month-end close processes in accordance with GAAP, including preparation and review of journal entries and supporting documentation.




• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses, ensuring alignment between subledgers and the general ledger.




• Reconcile internal records to external bank statements, investigating and resolving variances.




• Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of accruals, prepaids, and other financial transactions.




• Analyze P&L fluctuations and balance sheet activity, identifying trends and explaining variances to management.




• Support forecasting and financial reporting activities, including ad hoc analysis and insights for key stakeholders.




• Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation of audit‑ready documentation and responses.




• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and automation efforts to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.




• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.




• Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.




• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.




• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.




• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.




• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 59,700 - 99,500 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health‑related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well‑being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

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.