Senior Accountant

CVS Health

. Perform and support day-to-day accounting activities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $60,300 - $132,600 per yearWebsite

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 a strong ability to prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end close processes. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)SOX ComplianceJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingMonth-End Close ProcessesVariance AnalysisAudit SchedulesInternal Control ActivitiesFinancial Statement PreparationProcess ImprovementsAutomationAdvanced ExcelAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA PreferredCPA Candidate Strongly Encouraged

Industry Keywords

Accounting ActivitiesFinancial StatementsBalance SheetIncome StatementAudit RequestsFinance CollaborationRevenue CycleProcurementShared ServicesTSA Exit Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and support day-to-day accounting activities
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 and unusual transactions
Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for balance sheet and income statement accounts
Prepare financial schedules, analyses, financial statements, reporting packages, variance analyses, and audit schedules
Execute internal control activities and support SOX compliance and control testing
Respond to internal and external auditor requests and assist with audits
Support accounting systems, ERP processes, reporting tools, system enhancements, automation, and process improvements
Support transition of accounting activities from shared services and TSA exit activities
Collaborate with Finance, Revenue Cycle, Procurement, HR, and IT teams
Partner with the Accounting Manager and broader Finance organization to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient processes

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
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA preferred; CPA candidate strongly encouraged
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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