About this opportunity
Optum lists this Accounting Consultant - Hybrid Wisconsin opportunity in la crosse, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Job Description - Accounting Consultant – Hybrid Wisconsin )
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Purpose of Job
Provide Optum Serve, incuding Global Medical Services (GMS), accounting support during month end close, financial reporting, internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, GMS audit support and special accounting projects as assigned. Works with less structured, more complex issues. Serves as a resource to others.
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:
Optum Serve: Month end oversight, PS upload, Change Health entry, IOI tie-out, reconciliation of variances, P&L review, cash flow forecast. Internal controls documentation and testing. Periodic DOA (delegation of authority) audit. Special accounting projects as assigned (Cost Point upgrades)
Global Medical Services: Statutory financial audit support for UHCGM (U.K.) Ltd, Uganda Branch and Frontier Medex Tanzania. Preparation of financial reports. Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and approvals. Preparation of journals. Work with payroll to resolve reporting issues or payroll variances (payment vs liability). Assist Optum Global Advantage (OGA) accounting team in reconciling balance sheet variances. Preparation of monthly revenue reconciliations. Assist with internal controls specific to GMS
Potential to participate in accounting projects
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:
3+ years of accounting experience
Experience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP’s
Knowledge of US GAAP
Proven ability to flex regarding demands from business with different time zones (primarily auditors)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experience
CPA
Audit and international experience
*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 $72,800 to $130,000 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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
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.
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Worksite address
la crosse, WI, 54602, US
Who can apply
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