Senior Accountant - Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Home & Community Consolidations team. This role focuses on complex monthly accounting, consolidated financial reporting, month-end close execution, SG&A accounting, and organizational initiatives. You will apply independent accounting judgment to analyze complex issues, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal policies, and strengthen processes and internal controls across multiple legal entities and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Support complex accounting across multiple legal entities and businesses
• Prepare, analyze, and coordinate consolidated financial reporting
• Execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, data validation, variance analysis, and issue resolution
• Partner with Finance to strengthen accounting support and oversight for the monthly SG&A estimate process
• Coordinate with business partners and offshore accounting resources to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely financial reporting
• Develop and enhance consolidated accounting processes, including accounts payable accruals and capital accounting, to reduce operational risk and strengthen controls
• Support process improvement, automation, and audit readiness initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives
• Ability to work CST business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements through technology and automation
• Experience with Peoplesoft and Essbase
• Large, matrix organization experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,200 - $107,400 annually (based on full-time employment)
• Pay is based on multiple factors, including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other applicable factors
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (benefits subject to eligibility requirements)
• Compliance with applicable minimum wage laws

Location / Remote Requirements

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

Additional Information

• All employees working remotely are required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
• Application window: posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected; posting may come down early due to applicant volume.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer and drug-free workplace: candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.