Sr Accountant – Financial Data Management – Hybrid Eden Prairie, MN

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.

 

This Sr. Accountant role is key to continued growth and success of Optum Health’s Financial Data Management team within the Accounting & Data Solutions function.  Core responsibilities will be to work on internal data systems and accounting development tools, as well as utilize accounting and systems knowledge to assist in solutioning and implementing process improvement initiatives, automated report generation, internal controls creation, and data validation work. This role will have the knowledge and skills to turn data into information and insight for the finance and accounting organization; to seek out, develop, and help implement strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity within the accounting close process. They will assist in finding the root causes of business challenges, identify opportunities for consistency and automation, and contribute to making recommendations on how to achieve accounting goals. This role will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization to understand business requirements and interface with development teams to ensure requirements are understood and executed upon. 

 

If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role* as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Create in, and interface with, a wide range of general and specialized applications including accounting tools and databases utilizing SQL and/or SAS
• Use effective data analytics skills to identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns to maximize effectiveness and troubleshoot problems on intermediate to complex accounting data sets
• Facilitate and coordinate the process of gathering, defining, and documenting requirements from the accounting and finance teams, assist on the creation of system design documentation, and work with development team to implement requirements 
• Conduct and document current state and future state analysis using flowcharting tools
• Manage processes that support and maintain accounting systems and month-end work efforts 
• Respond to issues encountered by accounting teams through their month end process, recommend and communicate corrective actions or changes, and coordinate or assist in issue resolution
• Create documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process, such that they can duplicate or replicate the analysis if necessary

 

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 (Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or Data Analytics)
• 2+ years of Business Analysis, Accounting, and/or Finance experience (Data analytics experience will be considered)
• Basic understanding of accounting controls, processes, and procedures
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in SQL 
• Advanced analytic, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Proven exceptional communication skills to engage various audiences across the organization
• Proven ability to work independently and self-directed in a changing environment

 

Preferred Qualification:

• Healthcare experience
• Other coding or software experience: Databricks, Python, SAS
• Experience with financial systems infrastructure, system implementation and on-going support
• Knowledge of Accounting applications (SmartView, PeopleSoft, etc.
• Solid understanding of proper requirements specification and development, such as process/functional requirements definition methods, use case development, process flow diagrams, user acceptance testing, etc.

 

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.

 

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.