Accounting Consultant - Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Consultant will work on UnitedHealthcare’s Specialty Benefits Compliance and Government Reporting Team. This role requires a meticulous, organized, deadline-driven professional who can manage audit requests and regulatory filings accurately and on time. The consultant prepares and analyzes financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, in accordance with GAAP, as well as reporting required by government regulations and contracts. Strong presentation and professional writing skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, are important for success. The position is office-based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, four days per week. Responsibilities include working with internal accounting teams and external auditors, supporting audits, preparing regulatory analytics and legal entity financial packages, coordinating government reporting, and contributing to monthly and quarterly close activities and process improvement.

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 strong written and presentation skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a 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 with, and coordinate resources and internal stakeholders to prepare government reporting, including TPA filings and other financial reports.
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigate issues, provide explanations, 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.