Accounting Consultant

Overview

This role supports core accounting functions, including general ledger activities, financial analysis, and reporting. The position helps ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP while supporting financial close and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted accounting partner to business leaders, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead monthly closing activities for assigned products or business areas, including full P&L and balance sheet ownership
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries (including revenue, expense, and required accruals) in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting and financial reporting issues
• Own or support revenue recognition and billing processes, including evaluating unique or complex arrangements
• Analyze monthly financial results and prepare P&L and balance sheet variance commentary
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting activities, including preparation or review of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain effective accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting processes and reporting
• Manage multiple priorities independently and collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and timely deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 self-starter with solid time management
• Proven ability to stay organized and work on multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proven solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,800 - $130,000 annually, based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• Benefits may include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)

Location & Work Requirements

• Remote work flexibility from anywhere within the U.S.
• For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area: work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Additional Information

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
• This role posting will be active for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected; the posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
• Drug-free workplace: candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.