Staff Accountant - Express Scripts - Hybrid at Cigna in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for preparing and loading month end journal entries to record PBM revenue and cost. This role will also be responsible for preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with monthly margin analysis and SOX controls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processing accurate monthly journal entries


• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations


• Assist with preparation of margin analysis


• Assist with preparing SOX controls


• Prepare financial client database (Essbase)


• Host meetings to discuss progress on pharmacy check adjustments as well as client invoice adjustments


• Assist internal & external auditors with monthly, quarterly reviews and year-end audits


• Research of pharmacy payable variances as well as aged client invoicing adjustments


• Other projects/assignments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent


• 0-2 years relevant experience


• PC skills, Microsoft Office programs, strong Excel skills


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


• Proficiency in accounting processes, procedures, and controls


• Experience in general ledger account analysis/reconciliation


• Experience working with cross functional departments to research and resolve issues


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills


• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a heavy workload


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate departmental and project deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and within a team

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.