Tax & Accounting Intern -Bloomfield (Finance)

Looking for an internship program where you'll make a real difference - rather than just completing busy work? Then you've come to the right place. Cigna's Internship Program is designed to assign you projects that have a lasting impact on our business - which touches millions of people across the globe.

Where you'll Work:

This summer internship will be working with the Corporate Tax department where you will be responsible for owning one or more projects assigned to you at the beginning of the week.

What you'll do:

Cigna's Internship program isdesigned tohelpfurther developyourskills andgive you experience working in a dynamicenvironment.This opportunity will give you the chance to be a part of the following offerings:

"Realwork": through an Intern Projectinwhich you may be able to:

• Assists the International Team with 5471/8858 tax forms preparation process.
• Assists with Earning and Profits calculations, Country by Country Reporting, Current Taxes Paid calculations and other tax calculations prepared in excel workbooks/Alteryx.
• Learn how to navigate OneSource Income Tax Software (OIT) to prepare 5471/8858/8865 tax forms.
• Assists the Investment Team with Schedule K-1 federal tax document to report the taxable income and IRS disclosures.
• Participates in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns and filings when needed.
• Prepares special projects, including work on routine audit requests and research of moderately complex tax problems/issues.
• Works closely with tax team members and legal entity contacts.
• Conduct research related to Cigna and its clients.
• Perform data analysis and assist in data reporting as needed.
• Prepare oral or written presentations to management.
• Collaborate with other functional areas on various projects as needed.

What you need to do the job:

• Ideal candidates will be progressing toward a bachelor's degreeand has completed at least1yearindesired majorsincluding, but are not limited to Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, and other related fields
• 3.0GPA or higher is preferred
• Strongwritten and verbalcommunication skills.
• Proficiency in problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
• Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
• Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
• Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel a plus

Additional Information:

Location :Flex in Bloomfield, CT.This role is Flex which allows some work to be performed at home, but we also anticipate that interns may need to come into the office at least three/four days a week during their internship, but that is subject to change. Geographical preference is for the incumbent to be located in the Bloomfield area. The internship is paid and housing assistance is not offered.

Work Authorization : One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore, this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work for the duration of the internship. Internship begins May 19, 2025.

Market Range: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $23.50 - $24.50 an hour depending on relevant factors, including year of study.

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.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.