Accounting Lead Analyst - Hybrid at Cigna in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

This position supports the Operating Expense (OpEx) Accounting team which is part of the Government segment. This role requires a combination of business knowledge and technical skills to be able to create efficiencies and provide analytical insight. Our team uses problem solving during the monthly close process to support all our customers.

This position is primarily responsible for:

• review and/or creation of monthly journal entries for corporate and/or market segment.


• Reviews multiple sources to establish and document monthly accruals. Prepares variance report and analyzes to confirm completeness.


• Submits monthly intercompany payments for review and approval.


• Reviews and approves account reconciliations.


• Maintains and nurtures effective communication with internal customers. Works closely with department heads and FP&A staff.


• Prepares monthly financial statement distribution to management and department heads within corporate and/or market segment.


• Compiles documentation for internal and external audits.


• Conducts research and assists in special projects.

  Role Summary

  
  


• Responsible for analysis and interpretation of moderately complex financial information.


• Utilizing independent judgment and discretion, identifies trends, variances, and key issues and provides recommendations for adjustment.


• Assists upper management with special projects and additional data analysis.

  Qualifications/Requirements:

  
  


• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or a related field. Master's Degree a plus.


• Four to six plus years of financial analysis or related experience.


• Experience with Micosoft Office products, computerized accounting software such as PeopleSoft or Oracle.


• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• Hybrid in-office/work from home flexible arrangement.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.