Accounting Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Mount Kisco, NY • 1h ago

Requisition number: 2339170

Job category: Finance

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position will be responsible to oversee core business accounting duties: JE's, account reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, controls/audit, etc. Position will manage 3-4 staff members. Important goal for the upcoming year is to identify opportunities for functionalization, standardization, and overall improvements within business and across the region.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee staff who execute monthly SG&A / Other income / Cash JE's, Recons, Estimates, etc.

Coordinate Month-end results - report actuals and variances to Forecast to various parties

Manage relationships and information sharing across departments

Evolve business structure / create more functional alignment & create efficiencies in processes

Audit and control oversight

Special projects

Research & resolve issues

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent field

5+ years of accounting experience

Demonstrated intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)

Demonstrated familiarity in working with large data sets

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials

Month-end close experience

Financial statement preparation

Demonstrated solid attention to detail

Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner, solving complex accounting issues and transactions

Proven solid oral and written communication skills

Proven ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic working environment

Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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