Senior Accountant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

9d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will support the Home & Community Consolidations team, with primary responsibility for supporting complex monthly accounting, consolidated financial reporting, month-end close execution, SG&A accounting, and organizational initiatives. This role will apply independent accounting judgment to analyze complex issues, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal policies, and strengthen processes and internal controls across multiple legal entities and businesses. The Senior Accountant will partner with Finance, Accounting, business stakeholders, and offshore resources to coordinate close activities, resolve reporting and control risks, improve and automate accounting processes, and support audit readiness. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who can independently manage priorities, demonstrate a growth mindset, and contribute to a collaborative team in a complex and evolving organization. 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 in accounting
3+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated solid written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated solid attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities
Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives
Ability to work CST business hours

Nice To Haves

Experience identifying and implementing process improvements through technology and automation
Experience with Peoplesoft and Essbase
Large, matrix organization experience

Responsibilities

Support complex accounting across multiple legal entities and businesses
Prepare, analyze, and coordinate consolidated financial reporting
Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, data validation, variance analysis, and issue resolution
Partner with Finance to strengthen accounting support and oversight for the monthly SG&A estimate process
Coordinate with business partners and offshore accounting resources to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting
Develop and enhance consolidated accounting processes, including accounts payable accruals and capital accounting, to reduce operational risk and strengthen controls
Support process improvement, automation, and audit readiness initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance