Accounting Consultant

UnitedHealth Group•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, continues to evolve and make a bigger impact through its extensive expertise in combining technology, data, and people to create innovative health care solutions and services across the globe. Optum Serve is following suit by developing and delivering care that meets the health needs of active duty service members, veterans, and their families. We partner with federal and state government agencies to support the readiness and health needs of active duty military members and veterans by providing preventive health screenings and assessments that help ensure troops are ready to answer the call of duty. For those who want to deepen their impact in a career that brings together challenge, learning, and growth, Optum Serve is the right place to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you must be smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever, which is why your performance and innovation will be welcomed here like nowhere else, as you help people live healthier lives while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. We offer paid training on the job. The hours of training will be based on your schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. 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

High School Diploma / GED
18 years of age or older
5+ years of accounting experience
Experience working in a detail-oriented role with a high level of accuracy and sound judgment
Experience communicating professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
Experience effectively managing time and completing multiple tasks while consistently meeting critical deadlines and responding to changing priorities
Experience identifying solutions to non standard requests and complex problems
Experience solving moderately complex analyses
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel
Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience
Healthcare industry experience
Accounting experience with regulated entities
Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials, and Microsoft Access

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports.
Perform account reconciliations and analyses; prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with GAAP.
Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position.
Participate in the monthly/quarterly close process.
Support lease accounting.
Review the work of others (e.g., bank reconciliations, cash receipts, etc.).
Develop innovative approaches for continued improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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