Financial Consultant /Accounting Analyst - Telecommute

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform and review the monthly financial reconciliations related to various revenue sources for the health plans in the Central region
• Lead the process to resolve the exceptions coming out of membership and revenue reconciliations in partnership with the health plans and operations team
• Recommend accounting entries to the general ledger and set up of accruals/ reserves based on the monthly reconciliations
• Perform the monthly billing and accrual process for different revenue sources to ensure accurate financial results within established timeframes
• Research and evaluate trends and variances in health care revenues and receivables
• Leverage technology to add controls and eliminate risk from financial processes
• Prepare reports and analyses as required in support of the monthly financial closing process and ongoing financial activities
• Implement policies and procedures for the revenue group, in consultation with the management
• Participate and help in the standardization of revenue analysis and accounting processes across the organization
• Prepare analyses required to support timely collection of accounts receivable
• Provide internal service and support to project managers and field finance leads on various revenue related financial issues

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:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or equivalent field
• 3+ years of progressive work experience in finance and accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or MBA
• Medicaid experience
• Finance experience in a service, consulting or health insurance industry
• Solid computers and data management skills including experience with data warehouses, MS Access, relational databases, or structured query language (SQL)
• SAS skills for data management
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Solid process creation and improvement skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. 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.

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

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.