Sr. Accountant - Remote or Hybrid in MN or DC

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

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• The Senior Accountant, Optum Whole Health Solutions, is responsible for owning the end-to-end accounting function for Benefits Hub vendors, including accounting treatment, reconciliation, and financial reporting, supporting multiple teams across the organization. 
• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports
• Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close
• Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with or lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for assigned areas
• Manage Benefits Hub vendor accounting, including onboarding, renewals, and ongoing activity
• Evaluate and apply accounting treatment for complex and non-standard vendor arrangements
• Perform revenue and expense reconciliations across multiple entities 
• Prepare documentation to support internal and external audits
• Analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and other financial reports
• Perform ad hoc reporting, investigate issues, and provide clear explanations and recommendations
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Product, Intersegment) to resolve issues and support business needs
• Identify process improvement opportunities in a manual and non-integrated environment
• Perform work in a self-directed manner, handling less structured and more complex issues

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 in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Proven solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to assess and interpret business needs and requirements
• Ability to identify solutions and solve moderately complex problems

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPA or CPA-eligible 
• Experience with revenue recognition and intercompany/intersegment accounting 
• Experience in healthcare or multi-entity environments 
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting 
• Experience working with manual or non-integrated processes 
• Exposure to data tools or emerging technologies (e.g., SQL, AI tools such as Copilot)

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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