Accounting Consultant - Remote

Overview

This Accounting Consultant role supports core accounting functions, including general ledger activities, financial analysis, and reporting. The position helps ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, and supports 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 other 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 clear 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
• Demonstrated self-starter with solid time management
• Demonstrated organization and ability to work on multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to anticipate 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)
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Location & Work Schedule

• Remote work is available from anywhere within the U.S.
• 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.
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Additional Information

• Application deadline: Posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected; 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: Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.