Accounting Consultant - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The purpose of this role is to engage in project management, audit coordination activities, and support accounting operations for the intersegment accounting team.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own project management efforts for the intersegment accounting team and lead initiatives related to new processes or process improvements
• Manage and complete intersegment audit requests, and coordinate all requests within the team from internal or external auditors
• Own intersegment business process documentation (process flows, controls, etc.)
• Coordination and communication between various areas of the team for the efficient and timely execution of close processes (domestic and offshore)
• Provide operational and technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP, SAP, Company policies, rules, regulations, and laws
• Support accounting operational activities, including intersegment rates, membership, and journal entry processes throughout the month
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and review monthly controls and reporting
• Prepare / review complex journal entries as assigned

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 related discipline
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Core understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PeopleSoft, Essbase, and SAS
• Experience with audit coordination and project management
• Work history working in the healthcare industry
• Demonstrates sound business knowledge and solid decision-making skills
• Advanced computer skills including MS Excel
• Proven effective data analysis and interpretation skills
• Proven interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment
• Demonstrates the drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis
• Demonstrates solid communication skills, written and verbal
• Proven ability to gain acceptance for ideas, plans, actions and then implement flawlessly across organizational boundaries
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

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.