Remote Accounting Consultant – Compliance & Reporting

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Minneapolis office

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Accounting Consultant for Specialty Benefits Compliance and Government Reporting. You will manage audit requests, prepare GAAP-based financial statements, and coordinate regulatory analytics. The role supports remote work within the U.S.

with Minneapolis-area office expectation for on-site days. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting, 2+ years in accounting including month-end close, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of accounting experience including month end closing, preparation of financial statements, financial and performance analysis, and journal entries.
• Solid understanding of GAAP.
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between internal accounting teams and external auditors.
• Lead and support external and internal audit.
• Prepares and review MLR and other regulatory analytics for regulated entities.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents quarterly legal entity financial packages.
• Lead, collaborate, and coordinate resources and internal stakeholders in preparation of various government reporting including TPA Filings and other financial reports.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and proposing solutions.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate on working groups to develop and communicate innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Month-end close

Financial statements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SQL/SAS

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Accounting Consultant for Specialty Benefits Compliance and Government Reporting. You will manage audit requests, prepare GAAP-based financial statements, and coordinate regulatory analytics. The role supports remote work within the U.S.

with Minneapolis-area office expectation for on-site days. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in accounting, 2+ years in accounting including month-end close, and strong Excel skills.