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Senior Accountant, Growth and Integration, Pacific Northwest -

Employer
UnitedHealth Group
Location
Eden Prairie
Salary
53300.00 - 95100.00 USD Annual

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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support all Pacific Northwest acquisitions and integrations, with a specific focus on Oregon and other new markets
  • Support the monthly close process for Oregon's risk entity, going live 1/1/22
  • Prepare journal entries and review accounting classification, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for monthend close
  • Review and analyze monthly financial statements
  • Work directly with the team members of acquired groups in key initiatives, such as cash to accrual, accelerated close, etc.
  • Support the Optum pre-acquisition and post-acquisition teams and provide stability to the market throughout
  • Liaison with OptumCare and Care Delivery Finance and local market team members in Oregon and Washington
  • Direct involvement in integration efforts (GL, AP, Payroll, etc.)
  • Serve as a resource to others
  • Ad hoc and special project ownership

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 or Finance
  • 2+ years of progressive work experience in accounting
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other financial reporting tools
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Communicates in an effective manner
  • Collaborates well with managers, peers and other teams
  • Self-starter, be able to think outside the box and be a team player
  • Demonstrates the drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis
  • Comfort working through change and process improvement
  • Solid analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of finance and accounting functions, including G/L, financial reporting and internal controls
  • Maintain current knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles)
  • Exercising initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives
  • Analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate related reports
  • Working with report-writing tools and manipulation of data
  • Relating organizational objectives to financial policies on costs, fees, credit, etc.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working
  • Quickly identifying and resolving problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work creatively with management and other team members to achieve objectives
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Careers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)

OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $53,300 to $95,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

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

Job Keywords: Sr. Accountant, Growth and Integration, Pacific Northwest, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote

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