Senior Accountant- Eden Prairie, MN Hybrid preferred but remote considered

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is looking for an accounting professional to join their Atrius Health Accounting Team. The role involves maintaining ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and conducting financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of experience. This position offers flexibility and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements.
• Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications, in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Job description

Atrius Health 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 Atrius Health Accounting Team offers support for all accounting related matters. We work collaboratively with all other Atrius teams to produce various financial reports and process information into the general ledger.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* 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 review accounting classifications, in accordance with GAAP
• Maintains monthly production summaries
• Reconciles various balance sheet accounts
• Investigate issues providing explanations for 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
• Perform work in a self-directed manner and work 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

Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team–based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities — all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare industry or public accounting experience
• Solid written and oral communications

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 $58,800 to $105,000 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.

OptumCare 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.

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