Senior Accountant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Draper, UT

1d•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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting
5+ years of accounting experience
Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience
Healthcare experience
Accounting experience handling 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, prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles
Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position
Involvement in the monthly/quarterly 'close' process
Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits
Review the work of others
Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness