Senior Accountant - CIGNA Canada

The job profile for this position is Accounting Analyst, which is a Band 2 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. This Senior Accountant role will be supporting the Cigna Canada and all its subsidiaries’ companies in Canada. This role will be supporting day-to-day accounting functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Preparing month-end journal entries. Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Preparing lead schedules, including fixed asset continuity schedule and accrued expense schedule. Maintaining tax continuity schedule. Support tax reconciliations, including income tax, retail sales tax, harmonized sales taxes and insurance premium tax. Supporting management reporting and regulatory filings. Conducting variance analysis and commentary. Support the external year-end audit process. Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by manager. QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of full cycle accounting experience. CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program. Experience with OSFI reporting is considered an asset. Accuracy, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication across all organizational levels. Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link.

The Senior Accountant will support day-to-day accounting functions for Cigna Canada, including month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations. They will also assist in the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and support the external year-end audit process.

Candidates must have 3+ years of full cycle accounting experience and hold or be actively enrolled in a CPA designation. Proficiency in financial reporting and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.

• Time managementPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

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• Full cycle accounting
• Month-end journal entries
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Financial statements
• Fixed asset continuity
• Accrued expense schedule
• Tax reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Regulatory filings
• External audit support
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Full Cycle Accounting
• Management Reporting
• Effective Communication
• Variance Analysis
• Audit Processes
• Advocacy
• Accounting
• Adaptability
• Annual Reports
• Reconciliation
• Confidentiality
• Income Tax
• Financial Statements
• Fixed Asset
• Sales Tax
• Interpersonal Communications
• Regulatory Filings
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week