Accounting Consultant - Remote
About the position The Accounting Consultant position at UnitedHealth Group involves maintaining general ledger accounts and producing financial statements and reports for Optum National Accounting Shared Services. This role supports the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. The position offers opportunities for career growth, work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a high-performing team while working remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Responsibilities • Assist in monthly and quarterly close processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations. • Research and resolve account and transaction issues as needed. • Serve as a resource to others within the Controllership, ensuring timely preparation of journal entries and deliverables. • Review Shared Services ledger balances during close and investigate variances. • Complete special projects as required. • Communicate effectively with business partners including finance and key business individuals. • Create process improvements including automation and centralization based on work experiences. • Support the internal control structure around U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley by maintaining process documentation. • Prepare quarterly income statement and balance sheet fluctuation analysis. • Assist with testing of CDO operated controls as needed. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant accounting experience. • 3+ years of professional accounting experience. • Solid understanding and practical application of U.S. GAAP. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). • Experience with general ledger/sub-ledger accounting applications. Nice-to-haves • Public accounting experience and/or CPA designation. • Health care industry experience. • Technical and functional skills necessary to prepare and analyze account reconciliations. • Understanding of internal controls and experience with documenting processes. • Solid analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Experience with process improvement initiatives. • Ability to prioritize workload and handle ad-hoc requests. • Experience with PeopleSoft and/or Blackline. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job