Accounting Consultant - Remote

Overview

This role provides accounting support across month-end close activities, financial reporting, internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and special accounting projects as assigned. The position handles less structured, more complex issues and serves as a resource to others.

Responsibilities

• Month-end oversight and reporting (Optum Serve, including Global Medical Services support where applicable):

  • Month-end oversight, PS upload, Change Health entry, IOI tie-out
  • Reconciliation of variances
  • P&L review
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Internal controls documentation and testing
  • Periodic DOA (delegation of authority) audit
  • Special accounting projects as assigned (including Cost Point upgrades)

• Statutory audit and financial reporting support (Global Medical Services):

  • Statutory financial audit support for UHCGM (U.K.) Ltd, Uganda Branch and Frontier Medex Tanzania
  • Preparation of financial reports
  • Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and approvals
  • Preparation of journals
  • Coordinate with payroll to resolve reporting issues or payroll variances (payment vs liability)
  • Assist the Optum Global Advantage (OGA) accounting team in reconciling balance sheet variances
  • Preparation of monthly revenue reconciliations
  • Assist with internal controls specific to GMS

• Additional accounting projects:

  • Potential to participate in accounting projects

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven ability to adapt to business demands across different time zones (primarily auditors)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience
• CPA
• Audit and international experience
• IFRS beneficial (GMS-specific: UK GAAP, IFRS)
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment
• Pay is based on several factors including 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 (benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• This employer complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Location

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

Application Information

• Application Deadline: This posting will be available for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. The job posting may close early due to volume of applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Requirements

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law.
• Drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.