The Cigna Group

Accountant

The Cigna Group
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesJuniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, financial analysis, and reconciliation. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingGeneral Ledger Account AnalysisKnowledge Of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesStrong Excel SkillsProblem-Solving And Analytical Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete accounting activities related to maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger
  • Perform journal entries and month-end responsibilities
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial accruals for receivables and payables
  • Complete roll-forwards and reconciliations for Manufacturer Receivables, Rebates Payable, and assigned balance sheet accounts
  • Account for rebate invoicing, accruals, and payments for receivables
  • Reconcile rebate payables
  • Assist with establishing and modifying documents and coordinating implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
  • Work with team members and other departments to research and resolve issues
  • Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 1+ years relevant experience
  • PC skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong Excel skills and ability to learn new software
  • 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
  • Good problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Understanding of business operations and processes
  • Customer service and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage a heavy workload
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate departmental and project deadlines
  • If working at home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload is required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate departmental and project deadlines
  • Reasonable accommodation support for the online application process
  • Tobacco-free policy
  • Equal employment opportunity protections
  • Consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws

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Hard Skills
Accounting ProcessesFinancial AccrualsJournal EntriesReconciliationRebate InvoicingAccrualsFinancial AnalysisAccounting Control ProceduresGeneral Ledger MaintenanceMonth-End Responsibilities
Soft Skills
Customer Service SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsGood Verbal CommunicationGood Written CommunicationAbility To Manage Workload
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficePC SkillsCable Broadband InternetFiber Optic Internet
Industry Keywords
AccountingFinanceCross-Functional CollaborationBusiness OperationsAccounting Principles