Senior Accountant - Eden Prairie, MN Preferred/Remote Considered

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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Accountant will become a subject matter expert on monthly medical expense and support the revenue and membership accounting for the Care at Home business within Home & Community. They will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, creating reporting and performing ad hoc analysis on areas of expertise. The individual in this role will also be responsible for maintaining the balance sheet reconciliations related to the receivable and liability accounts used in the monthly journal entries, as well as organizing and providing commentary on P&L or BS accounts to assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements. This role gives the opportunity to collaborate and work with others on the accounting team, the finance team and within other areas and segments of the business.

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:

• Prepare Journal entries primarily related to medical expense, revenue, and membership to support the month end close 
• Perform monthly account reconciliations
• Support general ledger close processes including consolidating, maintaining, and reconciling accounts
• Provide audit support to internal and external auditors
• Perform ad hoc variance analysis and investigate differences
• Refresh monthly flux files and provide meaningful commentary for period over period variances on the P&L and BS
• Produce clear, well-formed documentation to communicate results and conclusions

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:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 2+ years in finance and accounting experience
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities to address issues in daily work
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven self motivated with attention to detail
• Proven time management skills to properly plan and execute on deadlines
• Proven ability to take responsibility and ownership of assignments

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA 
• Experience working with large amounts of data
• Accounting and Finance systems experience - PeopleSoft, SmartView / Essbase

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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.

Application Deadline: 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.