Sr Accountant – Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Quality at UnitedHealth Group means striving for excellence in everything we do in order to help us achieve our Mission. Simply put, it’s in our DNA and why we’re in business — to help people. Our Mission serves as our why; our Values unite us around how we will achieve it. Because when we follow our Mission and live our Values, we deliver Quality.   

Seeking a candidate that is willing to learn, detail oriented, great team player and has a positive attitude.  In addition, the candidate should have a solid accounting background/knowledge. We are looking for candidates that want to be a part of a large organization that truly cares for their employees by offering rich benefits and great work life balance. Our WellMed Accounting Team with a focus on the North Texas market.  This role will report to Director Accounting, be exposed to working with at least 5 other accountant team members from the WellMed organization.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares, directs, guides and monitors the creation and maintenance of all ledgers, cash and bank registers, subsidiary accounting records, journals, log books, financial statements, health finance report, and various fiscal reports according to monthly close schedule
• Assists independent auditors with interim and year end financial audits.  Assists with preparation of tax returns, tax audits, and other corporate reporting requirements
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems. Solves moderately complex problems and conducts moderately complex analyses
• Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues, translating concepts into practice
• Reviews accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations and makes or directs correcting entries
• Acts as a resource for others with less experience
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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:

• 2+ years of increasing accounting responsibilities
• Knowledge of research techniques for analyzing data and presenting recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivots, vlookup, etc)
• Microsoft Office software competency
• Proven ability to work with minimal guidance; seeking guidance on only the most complex tasks
• Proven ability to perform mathematical computations, and compute ratios/percentages accurately and quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a healthcare or health plan environment
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven excellent communication skills
• Proven to be self-motivated, deadline driven

Total Compensation. As part of your total compensation package, which includes base, bonus opportunity, PTO and holiday pay, you will also receive these benefits at these rates, not to mention a remote work opportunity and healthy work/life balance. 

 

UHG Benefits  http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits  

 

Benefits pricing 

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

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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.