Accounting Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

1d•$72,800 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups; all part of something greater. Together, we are removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality health care that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being. The Intercompany Governance Team (IGT) has oversight over the preparation, filing coordination, reporting, and audit support for intersegment arrangements with affiliated providers. As an Accounting Consultant on IGT, your role will include the following activities: 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or finance
3+ years of experience in an accounting, finance, audit and/or regulatory environment
Experience utilizing excellent organizational skills
Experience utilizing excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Experience utilizing Microsoft applications at a proficient level
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

IIPAS and PeopleSoft Ledger experience/Other system or platform knowledge
Knowledge of audit protocol
Proven detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Oversee Medicaid readiness filing coordination/Make sure the requests for information and deadlines are clear to avoid any rework/Work with other members of the team as necessary/Request amendments and respond to follow up questions from the readiness team should they arise/Review Medicaid Growth Summary report on a regular basis to anticipate new RRP requests for readiness documents
Provide support for DOI Exams, Medicaid, MLR, Market Conduct, Internal Audit, and other miscellaneous audits. Will serve as the lead coordinator for IGT intersegment audit requests
Perform detailed review of affiliate contracts for more complex filings. Build out and/or review financial estimates for assigned services
Prepare and submit intake forms for completion by provider business owners/Review results for adequacy and completeness. Coordinate with IGT team members for annual IIPAS intersegment service amendments, including the draft preparation process. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (legal, contracting, finance) to ensure complete and accurate Form D filing packages and support. Manage Form D coordination process for complex filing states
Develop financial estimates for OptumRx PBM amendments. Support Form B OptumRx allocation process during annual reporting
Analyze intersegment data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities; draw accurate conclusions efficiently
Lead IIPAS service negotiation status discussions with key stakeholders
Maintain logs for Department of Insurance (DOI) requests and ensure they are responded to in a timely manner by either completing the request or delegating as appropriate
Perform an annual internal audit of behavioral health amendments comparing rates in contract to rates in the Intercompany, Intersegment, Accounting and Pricing System (IIPAS). Key Control Intersegment 32C-5
Ownership of STAT notification list, providing quarterly information regarding retro or other potential STAT adjustments to the Regulatory Reporting team
Coordinate or respond to all incoming requests for information from segment finance, legal, or audit stakeholders
Participate on projects to develop and communicate innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness, including automation initiatives
Develop relationships with key business partners that IGT collaborates with consistently: UHC segment finance teams, Holding Company Team (HCT), Intercompany Accounting Team (IAT), service legal and contracting teams, etc