UnitedHealth Group Looking for Accounting Consultant at Minnetonka, MN  Full Time

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support reporting and analysis functions and play a key role in financial close activities for C&S intersegment accounting
• Manage the implementation of accounting for new and changing intersegment agreements
• Research inquiries from C&S and Optum accounting and finance partners and complete ad hoc requests
• Support process improvements, enhanced reporting and special projects
• Help identify problems and isolate root causes as well as provide insights to management on various business issues and challenges
• Prepare support for audit requests
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures for accurate accounting and timely analysis of data
• Provides indirect work direction to OGA staff performing operational support work
• Understand intersegment segment support and operational processes and ability to effectively educate others

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 or Equivalent Field
• 3+ years of Accounting and/or Finance experience
• Core understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills including MS Excel
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines
• Demonstrated solid communication skills, written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare industry experience
• Hyperion Essbase / Smartview experience
• SAS experience
• PeopleSoft Experience
• Sound business knowledge and solid decision making skills
• Demonstrates the drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. 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.

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

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.