Accounting Consultant

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Location:

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Salary: $72,800 - $130,000/year

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United Health Group 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.
The Accounting Consultant is a mid-level finance professional responsible for supporting core accounting functions, including general ledger activities, financial analysis, and reporting. This role ensures accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and supports financial close and audit processes.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Accounting Consultant will support Optum Insight by:

Serve as a trusted accounting partner to business leaders, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders

Lead monthly closing activities for assigned products or business areas, including full P&L and balance sheet ownership

Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries, including revenue, expense, and other required accruals, in accordance with GAAP and company policies

Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting and financial reporting issues

Own or support revenue recognition and billing processes, including evaluating unique or complex arrangements

Analyze monthly financial results and prepare clear P&L and balance sheet variance commentary

Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting activities, including preparation or review of financial statements and supporting schedules

Develop, document, implement, and maintain effective accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls

Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting processes and reporting

Manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and timely deliverables

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting including a solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement interaction3+ years of Accounting experience including month-end close, preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations

Proven to be a self-starter and solid time management

Proven to be organized and able to work on multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills

Proven to anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA designation

Experience with Peoplesoft Financials, Hyperion Smart View and Blackline Public accounting experience

Technical accounting experience, including ASC
606

Healthcare experience
* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Final date to receive applications:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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