[Hiring] Accounting Consultant @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

The Accounting Consultant is a mid-level finance professional responsible for supporting core accounting functions, including general ledger activities, financial analysis, and reporting. This role ensures accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and supports financial close and audit processes.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Aid in special project management and completion
• Assist with various internal system and external business integrations (e.g., acquisitions, billing and accounts receivable, accounts payable)
• Working directly with business partners to interpret accounting impacts of business decisions
• Performing general ledger review, account reconciliations and analysis, and journal entry preparation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Preparing documentation in support of external and internal audits
• Developing innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting including a solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement interaction
• 3+ years of Accounting experience including month-end close, preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Proven to be a self-starter and solid time management
• Proven to be organized and able to work on multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven to anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them

Requirements

• CPA designation
• Experience with Peoplesoft Financials, Hyperion SmartView and Blackline
• Public accounting experience
• Technical accounting experience, including ASC606
• Healthcare experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Company Description

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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