Accounting Consultant - Remote
About The Position
The Accounting Consultant supports the Specialty Benefits Compliance and Government Reporting Team. This role prepares and analyzes financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with GAAP and prepares other reporting required by government regulations and contracts. The position manages audit requests and regulatory filings accurately and on time, and requires strong organization, deadline management, presentation, and professional writing skills, along with the ability to handle competing priorities. The position is remote within the U.S., except hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Preferred office locations are Minnetonka, Minnesota; Columbia, Maryland; and Hartford, Connecticut. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of accounting experience, including month-end closing, financial statement preparation, financial and variance analysis, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Intermediate or higher proficiency with Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Functional knowledge of SQL or SAS.
- Ability to read and comprehend complex contracts and technical documents.
- Well-developed communication abilities, including written and presentation skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison between internal accounting teams and external auditors.
- Lead and support external and internal audits.
- Prepare and review MLR and other regulatory analytics for regulated entities.
- Prepare, review, and present quarterly legal entity financial packages.
- Lead, collaborate, and coordinate resources and internal stakeholders in preparing government reporting, including TPA filings and other financial reports.
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigate issues, explain findings, and propose solutions.
- Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities.
- Prepare journal entries as needed.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
- Participate in working groups to develop and communicate approaches for improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
