Senior Accountant - Remote

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.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities to produce 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 GAAP
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with or lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for assigned areas
• Prepare documentation to support internal and external audits
• Analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and other financial reports
• Perform ad hoc reporting, investigate issues, and provide clear explanations and recommendations
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Product, Intersegment) to resolve issues and support business needs
• Identify process improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional accounting experience
• Experience with account reconciliations and financial analysis
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statements
• Proven ability to assess and interpret business needs and requirements
• Proven ability to identify solutions and solve moderately complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Hyperion Essbase and PeopleSoft experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment.