Accountant

UnitedHealth Group•La Crosse, WI

5d•$24 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant supports high-volume, high-complexity government and commercial contracts, applying attention to detail, independent problem-solving, and collaboration with Billing, Finance, Contracts, Project Management, and Claims teams. The role is office-based, with four in-office days per week, and includes onsite training at the La Crosse, Wisconsin office. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on an 8-hour schedule during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Occasional overtime and/or weekend coverage may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent years of work experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Experience supporting complex billing, accounting, or revenue-related functions.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs, and proficiency in other Office applications.
Analytical and reconciliation skills within ERP/accounting systems.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements.
Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on an 8-hour schedule during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, with occasional overtime and/or weekend coverage if needed.
Ability to independently research and resolve financial discrepancies across cross-functional teams.
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Must reside within commuting distance of the office at 328 Front Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Ability to keep company-sensitive documents secure, if applicable.
Ability to establish a dedicated work area separated from other living areas that provides information privacy.
Must live where UnitedHealth Group-approved high-speed internet is available or have existing high-speed internet service.
Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of billing experience in government contracting or a similar industry.
Experience with cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contract types.
Experience supporting internal and external audits related to government contracts.
Familiarity with budget analysis, forecasting, and reporting within government contracts.
Deltek Costpoint experience.

Responsibilities

Use multiple reports to ensure the accuracy of billing transactions.
Assist with invoice preparation and reconciliation of billing to accounts receivable; monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances and take appropriate action.
Provide input on policies, systems, and procedures for effective billing control.
Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for financial statements and reports.
Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close.
Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Prepare documentation supporting external and internal audits.
Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position.
Assist with or lead the month-end/quarter-end close process for assigned businesses or groups.
Perform other duties as assigned.