Sr. Accountant - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

Sr. Accountant
- Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC (2363456)

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description
- Sr. Accountant
- Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC (2363456)

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.

• The Senior Accountant, Optum Whole Health Solutions, is responsible for owning the end-to-end accounting function for Benefits Hub vendors, including accounting treatment, reconciliation, and financial reporting, supporting multiple teams across the organization.
• 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 review accounting classifications in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with or lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for assigned areas
• Manage Benefits Hub vendor accounting, including onboarding, renewals, and ongoing activity
• Evaluate and apply accounting treatment for complex and non-standard vendor arrangements
• Perform revenue and expense reconciliations across multiple entities
• Prepare documentation to support internal and external audits
• Analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and other financial reports
• Perform ad hoc reporting, investigate issues, and provide clear explanations and recommendations
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Product, Intersegment) to resolve issues and support business needs
• Identify process improvement opportunities in a manual and non-integrated environment
• Perform work in a self-directed manner, handling less structured and more complex issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Proven solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Ability to assess and interpret business needs and requirements
• Ability to identify solutions and solve moderately complex problems

• CPA or CPA-eligible
• Experience with revenue recognition and intercompany/intersegment accounting
• Experience in healthcare or multi-entity environments
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting
• Experience working with manual or non-integrated processes
• Exposure to data tools or emerging technologies (e.g., SQL, AI tools such as Copilot)

* 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 $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every…