Senior Accountant - Hybrid in Eden Prairie, MN
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. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- 2+ years of professional accounting experience
- Proven solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements
- Ability to assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
- Ability to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
- Ability to solve moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports
- Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month end close
- Prepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles
- Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position
- Assist with or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups
- Performs work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues
- Serve as a resource to others
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
