Accounting Manager – Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN or Cypress, CA preferred, Remote considered

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Positions in this function maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports. Reviews monthly account reconciliations and analyses, journal entries and accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles. Analyzes and prepares financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position. Involved in the monthly/quarterly ‘close’ process. Prepares documentation and presents support to external and internal audits. *Employees in jobs labeled with ‘SCA’ must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement.

• Manages and is accountable for professional employees and/or supervisors.
  

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited, to the following::

• Lead a team of Capitation accountants
• Oversee the month-end close process for their responsible area to ensure accurate and timely financial statements
• Review & approve Journal Entries and general ledger account reconciliations.  Prepare and analyze sub-ledger vs main GL ledger reconciliation and investigate open items etc.
• Create, refresh and tie-out monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger reporting for capitation transactions
• Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from plan and providing insights on corrective actions
• Solid research and analysis skills – Conduct analysis of financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of improvements
• Manage the audit process and work with Regulatory & external auditors in preparing schedules
• Provide operational and technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP, Company policies, rules, regulation and laws
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – the ability to understand and interpret complex data easily to leadership
• Support various special Capitation projects as required

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: 

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Accounting in Finance
• 3+ years demonstrated progression in financial reporting and analysis
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, as well as proficiency in other Office applications
• Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and senior management to drive sound business decisions
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA/CMA or other equivalent licensure or certification 
• Power BI, Power Query

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

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.    

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.      

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