Senior Accountant - Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Cypress
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care
experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to
quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of
people for the better. Come build the health care system of
tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's
best work.(sm) Interested in a company that is inclusive and values
diversity? Want to join a company ranked #5 on the Fortune 500 list
and growing? Whether you want to have experience to be challenged
in your area of expertise or continue to grow and advance, we have
an environment and culture that fosters each individual's goals. We
would love for you to join our team of accomplished Finance
professionals to achieve positive outcomes for our members,
providers and regulatory partners. In doing this you will fulfill
UnitedHealthcare's mission of helping people live healthier lives
and helping make the health system work better for everyone. Come
make a difference with us! This position in UHC Accounting and
Controls analyzes and issues provider risk share incentive payments
and related accruals. As part of this work, the position maintains
general ledger account reconciliations, prepares journal entries in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and
prepares documentation to support external and internal audits and
Regulatory requirements and deadlines. This position will also
participate in process improvement activities, application
upgrades, and new program implementation projects. You'll enjoy the
flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you
take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze and issue risk sharing incentive program payments and
related accruals and reporting
- Prepare journal entries in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles for assigned businesses and/or groups
- Perform account reconciliations and flux analyses
- Prepare documentation in support of external and internal
audits
- Prepare documentation to support Regulatory requirements and
deadlines
- Create presentations and / or analysis to communicate with
Finance and health plan leadership
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues
providing explanations and interpretation
- Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in
efficiency and effectiveness
- Participate in application upgrades and new program
implementation 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- 1+ years of professional accounting experience
- Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
and financial statements
- Solid technical aptitude, with intermediate proficiency in MS
Excel Preferred Qualifications:
- Public accounting experience
- Accounting experience with regulated entities
- Healthcare industry experience
- Experience with SAS, Hyperion Essbase / Smart View and
PeopleSoft Financials
- Demonstrated ability to solve moderately complex problems
and/or conduct moderately complex analyses
- Demonstrated ability to assess and interpret customer needs and
requirements Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5
organization that's serving millions of people as we transform
health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change
for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for
everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people
with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader,
our commitment to improving lives is second to none. California,
Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington
Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is
$56,300 to $110,400. Pay is based on several factors including but
not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. *All employees
working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's
Telecommuter Policy 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.
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