[Remote] Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Accountant role involves supporting high-volume, high-complexity government and commercial contracts, with responsibilities including billing accuracy, invoice preparation, and financial statement analysis.ResponsibilitiesUtilize multiple reports to ensure the accuracy of billing transactionsAssist with invoice preparation and reconciliation of billing to A/R; Monitor outstanding A/R balances and take appropriate actionProvide input to policies, systems, and procedures for effective control of billingMaintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reportsReconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month end closePrepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principlesPrepare documentation in support of external and internal auditsAnalyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial positionAssist with or lead the month-end/quarter-end close process for assigned businesses or groupsSkillsHigh School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experienceMust be 18 years of age OR older1+ years of billing experience, within Government contracting or a similar industryExperience supporting complex billing, accounting, or revenue-related functionsIntermediate experience with Microsoft Excel as well as proficiency in other Office applicationsAnalytical and reconciliation skills within ERP/accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint experience preferred)Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statementsAbility to independently research and resolve financial discrepancies across cross-functional teamsAbility to prioritize work to meet deadlinesProblem Solving abilitiesAttention to detailAbility to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and/or weekend coverageExperience with contract types: cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, time and materialsExperience in supporting internal and external audits related to Government contractsFamiliarity with supporting budget analysis, forecasting, and reporting within Government contractsBenefitsComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.Weeks of on-the-job trainingCareer development opportunitiesCompany OverviewOptum provides primary care and optical care services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://nm.optum.com.