CVS Health

Senior Accountant

CVS Health
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $60,300 - $132,600 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and SOX compliance, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements while collaborating effectively across departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)SOX ComplianceJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationERP Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare and post journal entries
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  • Investigate and resolve accounting variances, reconciling differences, and unusual transactions
  • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Prepare financial schedules, supporting analyses, financial statements, and reporting packages
  • Analyze financial results and account activity
  • Prepare variance analyses and explanations for leadership review
  • Execute key internal control activities and support SOX compliance and testing
  • Prepare audit schedules and respond to internal and external auditor requests
  • Support accounting systems, ERP processes, reporting tools, system enhancements, automation, and process improvements
  • Assist with standalone readiness, TSA exit activities, and transition of accounting activities from shared service environments
  • Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Procurement, HR, and IT teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong experience with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX controls and financial reporting principles
  • Experience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations
  • Experience supporting month-end close processes
  • Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
  • CPA preferred; CPA candidate strongly encouraged
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

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Hard Skills
Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationAdvanced Excel SkillsInternal Control ActivitiesAudit Schedule PreparationProcess ImprovementFinancial Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical AbilitiesOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA PreferredCPA Candidate Encouraged
Industry Keywords
SOX ControlsMonth-End CloseQuarter-End CloseYear-End CloseFinancial Schedules