Accounting Consultant - Hybrid in Minneapolis, MN or Remote

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UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual (UHC E&I) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Controllership team. This role focuses on accounting and reporting for the rapidly growing Stop Loss business. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for accurate and timely month-end close activities, financial analysis, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Solid communication skills are essential for collaborating across teams and presenting financial insights effectively. The ideal candidate will demonstrate problem-solving ability, leadership in driving process improvements, and a proactive approach to supporting business growth. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, expanding business while gaining valuable healthcare industry experience, competitive benefits, and career growth potential.

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:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities to produce accurate financial statements and reports
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of Subsidiary ledger [Electronic Stop Loss] and manual integration to Peoplesoft
• Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy during month-end close
• Payment and tracking of all ERR, Commission and Claim payments on UMR and non UMR block
• Oversight for all premium invoicing and collection activities
• Prepare journal entries and verify accounting classifications in compliance with GAAP
• Develop and maintain documentation to support internal and external audits
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigating issues and providing clear explanations and interpretations
• Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position
• Assist with or lead month-end and quarterly close processes for assigned business units
• Work independently on complex, less structured issues, demonstrating solid problem-solving skills
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance to team members, exhibiting leadership and collaboration
• Works closely with UMR Stop Loss Marketing, Treasury, Billing and A/R
• Responsible for JE's Account Recons, forecasting and other accounting duties as requested

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 a related field
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Proven solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation
• Ability to assess and interpret business needs and requirements effectively
• Experience in identifying solutions for non-standard requests and resolving moderately complex issues
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities for moderately complex analyses
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain solid working relationships across the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare experience
• Experience with SAS and/or Fin360
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft Financials

*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 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.