Tax Accounting Intern

Overview

Cigna's Internship Program is built around projects that have a lasting impact on the business, which serves millions of people around the world. If you want real work rather than busy work, this program is designed for you.

Where You'll Work

This summer internship places you with the Corporate Tax department. You will own one or more projects assigned at the start of each week.

What You'll Do

The program helps you build your skills and gain experience in a fast-paced setting. Through an Intern Project, you may:

• Assist the International Team with the preparation of Forms 5471 and 8858.
• Help with Earnings and Profits calculations, Country by Country Reporting, Current Taxes Paid calculations and other tax calculations built in Excel workbooks and Alteryx.
• Learn to use OneSource Income Tax Software (OIT) to prepare Forms 5471, 8858 and 8865.
• Assist the Investment Team with Schedule K-1 federal tax documents, reporting taxable income and IRS disclosures.
• Take part in preparing federal, state and local tax returns and filings when needed.
• Work on special projects, routine audit requests and research into moderately complex tax issues.
• Work closely with tax team members and legal entity contacts.
• Research topics related to Cigna and its clients.
• Perform data analysis and support data reporting as needed.
• Prepare oral or written presentations for management.
• Collaborate with other functional areas on projects as needed.

What You Need

• You should be progressing toward a bachelor's degree and have completed at least one year in a relevant major such as Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to recognize and build on personal and team strengths to reach organizational goals.
• Sound work habits and a commitment to the wider community and workplace.
• Ability to respond to needs based on situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
• Ethical use of technology to improve efficiency and reach goals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel experience is a plus.

Additional Information

• This is a flex role. Some work may be done from home, but interns may need to be in the office at least three or four days a week, subject to change. Candidates located in the Bloomfield area are preferred.
• The internship is paid. Housing assistance is not offered.
• The internship runs for a fixed term and is open only to individuals eligible to work in the United States who will not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• You must be available to work 40 hours a week for the full internship, which begins May 24, 2027.

Working from home, whether occasionally or full time, requires a cable broadband or fiber optic connection with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.