Accounting Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

13d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. The Accounting Consultant, Optum Whole Health Solutions, is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting within Health Solutions. The role will be heavily partnered with team members, leadership, and other functional partners throughout the organization This role manages key accounting functions, including monthly close processes, revenue recognition, software management, and SG&A management Develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices Develop and maintain internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting Resolve high level financial reporting issues Assists in the monthly review of financial results Monthly analysis of P&L with variance commentary Develop and process journal entries; revenue/expense accruals and activity Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations Assist in development and documentation of processing efficiencies Support various projects as needed You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field
3+ years of relevant and progressive financial analysis and solid analytic experience
Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines
Solid level of working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and management to drive sound business decisions
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Proven excellent written and oral communication skills; solid executive presence

Nice To Haves

Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft experience

Responsibilities

Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting within Health Solutions.
Managing key accounting functions, including monthly close processes, revenue recognition, software management, and SG&A management.
Developing, implementing and maintaining processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices.
Developing and maintaining internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting.
Resolving high level financial reporting issues.
Assisting in the monthly review of financial results.
Monthly analysis of P&L with variance commentary.
Developing and processing journal entries; revenue/expense accruals and activity.
Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Assisting in development and documentation of processing efficiencies.
Supporting various projects as needed.