Senior Accountant - Hybrid preferred or 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.

Connecting. Growing together.

Market : OptumCare company is a part of the Optum network of health care providers, whose mission is to connect and support providers by working together to deliver the most effective and compassionate care.

The Mountain West Region Accounting Team offers support to AZ, UT, NV, CO, NM, and ID, for all accounting related matters.

We work collaboratively with the individual finance teams to produce various financial reports and process information into the general ledger.

Position in this function is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of assigned journal entries, analysis, and reconciliations.

Maintains assigned subsidiary ledgers and provides support to the accounting department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and be willing to think outside the box and be constantly looking for ways to improve processes and help the business.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely

from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements
• Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month end close
• Prepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits
• Maintains monthly production summaries
• Reconciles various balance sheet accounts (focusing on revenue and AR)
• Investigate issues providing explanations for payment discrepancies
• Analyze and prepare financial statements
• Solve moderately complex problems and / or conducts moderately complex analysis
• Assist with or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups
• Perform work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues
• Assess and interprets customer needs and requirements
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Demonstrate solid attention to details and effective multi-tasking
• Contribute to team initiatives

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, Finance or Business Administration
• 2+ years of experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven solid written and oral communications

Preferred Qualification :

• Healthcare industry or public accounting experience
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only : The salary range for this role is $58, to $, annually.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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