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Senior Accountant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group
Everett, WA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025

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 position is in OptumHealth, supporting the Pacific Northwest region of Optum Care Delivery.  The position oversees various functions of both the Washington and Oregon markets and works closely with individuals spanning a range of grade levels in both accounting and finance.  You must have a general understanding of Accounting Principles. You will be an individual contributor without direct reports, allowing for flexibility in accomplishing most tasks throughout the month. This person will require exceptional attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to apply past experiences to current issues. 

 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:  

  • Integral part of month-end close processes
  • External Payor revenue and membership journal entries and reconciliations
  • Internal Payor revenue and membership journal entries and reconciliations, including the UHC net surplus calculation and analysis
  • Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF) journal entries and reconciliations
  • Clinic Expense Reclass (CER) calculation and analysis
  • Collaborate with other departments and teams, including, Finance, Healthcare Economics, and other Care Delivery teams 
  • Ownership over various SOX controls
  • Prepare various ad hoc reporting schedules and analysis
  • This position is 100% remote work. Occasional travel is required based on business needs.

 

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:  

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, or related field 
  • 3 years of accounting or related experience  
  • Solid working knowledge of GAAP and experience with financial statement analysis 
  • Experience working collaboratively and influencing others within a matrix organization 
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.) 
  • Adhere to a PST time zone schedule

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • CPA, or other equivalent certification
  • Proficient with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials, and Blackline 
  • Experience in analyzing large amounts of data
  • Experience in healthcare field, especially Medicare
  • Experience with analyzing financial data and preparing appropriate reports
  • Knowledge of finance and accounting functions, including G/L, cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work and be a self-starter 
  • Excellent written communication skills and the ability to verbally communicate ideas clearly & confidently 

 

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

 

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.

   

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.

 

 

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.

Salary : $59,500 - $116,600

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