Accounting Consultant

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Accounting Consultant, a mid-level finance professional responsible for core accounting functions including general ledger activities, financial analysis and reporting.

This role offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with an on-site four-day-per-week requirement for the Minneapolis area. Strong GAAP knowledge and close involvement with month-end processes are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with solid GAAP knowledge.
• 3+ years of accounting experience including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Self-starter with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills; ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closing activities with P&L and balance sheet ownership.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries per GAAP.
• Perform reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Oversee revenue recognition and billing processes, including complex arrangements.
• Analyze monthly results and prepare variance commentary for reports.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

Hyperion SmartView

Blackline

Job description

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

• 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 interaction
• 3+ 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 SmartView and Blackline
• Public accounting experience
• Technical accounting experience, including ASC606
• Healthcare experience
• 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 $72,800 - $130,000 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 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.

UnitedHealth 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.

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