Junior Accountant - Remote within Central and Eastern time zones

About the role

This position is on the Optum Care Delivery team within the Optum Care Delivery business, which delivers medical services to customers in a clinic setting. The role is part of the revenue/cash team and is responsible for calculating, analyzing, tracking, reporting, and recording revenue and accounts receivable/cash activity.

If you are located within the Central and Eastern time zones, you will have the flexibility to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• 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 generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigate issues, and provide explanations and interpretation.
• Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position.
• Assist with or lead the month-end and quarterly-end close process for assigned businesses or groups.
• Perform work in a self-directed manner and address less structured, more complex issues.
• Serve as a resource to others.

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.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to assess and interpret customer needs and requirements.
• Proven ability to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems.
• Proven ability to solve moderately complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses.
• Must live within the Central or Eastern Time Zones.
• Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).