Accounting Consultant - Remote

Accounting Consultant, Optum Whole Health Solutions

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.

• Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting within Health Solutions
• Managing key accounting functions, including monthly close processes, revenue recognition, software management, and SG&A management
• Developing, implementing and maintaining processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices
• Developing and maintaining internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting
• Resolving high level financial reporting issues
• Assisting in the monthly review of financial results
• Monthly analysis of P&L with variance commentary
• Developing and processing journal entries; revenue/expense accruals and activity
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting in development and documentation of processing efficiencies
• Supporting various projects as needed

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field
• 3+ years of relevant and progressive financial analysis and solid analytic experience
• Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines
• Solid level of working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and management to drive sound business decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills; solid executive presence

• Hyperion Essbase and People Soft 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). 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.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

United Health Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.