Tax & Accounting Intern - Express Scripts

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.  Some departmental tasks can include assisting with pricing guarantees, rebates, contracts, client payments, etc.

What you’ll do: 

Cigna’s Internship program is designed to help further develop your skills and give you experience working in a dynamic environment. This opportunity will give you the chance to be a part of the following offerings:  

"Real work”: through an Intern Project in which you may be able to:  

• Assists in providing state and local tax compliance services and federal compliance services to assigned business segments and related subsidiaries and operations. 

• Participates in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns and filings. 

• Prepares special projects, including work on routine audit requests and research of moderately complex tax problems/issues. 

• Works closely with 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 degree and has completed at least 1 year in desired majors including, but are not limited to Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, and other related fields

• 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred 

• Strong written and verbal communication 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:  St. Louis, MO.  This role is a Hybrid position which means you will need to be in the office 50% of the time. This is a paid internship and does not offer housing assistance.

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 week for 10-12 weeks , starting May 19, 2025

Market Range: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $23.50 – $24.50 depending on 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.

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