The Cigna Group

Tax Accountant

The Cigna Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St. Louis • Montana • United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Assists in providing federal compliance services to assigned business segments and related subsidiaries and operations
  • Participates in the preparation of federal tax returns and filings
  • Analyze tax information and support portions of the annual consolidated tax package to strengthen external financial reporting
  • Research moderately complex tax matters and provide clear, actionable insights to partners
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve tax-related issues and support continuous improvement efforts
  • Manage day-to-day tax accounting responsibilities independently while anticipating needs and identifying opportunities to improve processes
  • Contribute to special projects and audit requests by preparing detailed schedules, documentation, and data analysis

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant accounting experience or internship experience
  • Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Knowledge of GAAP and understanding of accounting processes and internal controls
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience with Access, Business Objects, or Essbase (preferred)
  • Experience performing general ledger account reconciliations (preferred)
  • Experience supporting tax research or audit response activities (preferred)
  • Experience with OneSource Tax Software or other tax software (preferred)
  • Demonstrated relationship-building skills (preferred)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work arrangements

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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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