Accounting Consultant - Remote

Summary

UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare organization that delivers care supported by technology. The Accounting Consultant supports general ledger activities, financial analysis, reporting, financial close, audit processes, business integrations, and accounting compliance with GAAP.

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

Skills

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

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

Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Career development opportunities