Accounting Advisor – Cigna Global Health Benefits

Cigna Healthcare • Bloomfield, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a motivated accounting professional who brings curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for improving processes. As an Accounting Advisor for Cigna Global Health Benefits, you will help strengthen our financial operations while shaping more efficient, reliable accounting practices. In this role, you’ll lead key reporting activities, guide process improvements, support global partners, and coach team members—all while contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous growth. If you enjoy solving problems, refining processes, and working across teams, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Motivated self‑starter who is proactive in identifying issues and opportunities.
• Ability to work East Coast hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to work from a Cigna Group office 3 days a week.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public accounting or the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Alteryx, or similar financial systems.
• Experience working with global or offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, payments, and analytics for third‑party administrators and international network providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.
• Support monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations by researching variances, identifying root causes, and recommending and implementing improvements.
• Drive efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and partnering with business stakeholders—including offshore teams and CLINKS partners—to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for third‑party administrators and international network providers, including leading quarterly finance meetings, enhancing control processes, and improving reporting and payment oversight.
• Create, maintain, and update policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements.
• Oversee international cash processes and escheat responsibilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and advancing enterprise‑wide improvement initiatives.
• Develop analytical tools and guide team members in using them to improve insights and execution.
• Support annual 1099 reporting and compliance activities.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and accuracy.
• Serve as a resource, coach, and mentor to offshore team members, supporting their growth and performance.

Benefits

• Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level