UnitedHealth Group
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.
Manager Accounting, Accounting & Finance is a key player across many areas within the accounting and reporting functions for Care Transition/naviHealth, a part of Optum Home & Community. This position will primarily be responsible for assisting in the management of and participation in revenue related processes in compliance with general and technical accounting practices in accordance with industry, government and company rules and regulations. This role will also be responsible for overseeing and continually improving the process(es) for collecting, verifying, analyzing, and reporting information. As a member of the Revenue Accounting team, this position will interact and collaborate cross-departmentally throughout the entire organization, including senior company leadership and internal and external customers.
If you are located in Brentwood, TN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely*, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges. If you have the ability to work a a CST or EST schedule and is located anywhere within the U.S., you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage in collaboration with the other Manager, the Associate Director and other company leaders, the Health Plan revenue process, and other lines of business as necessary, including, but not limited to:
Partner with various internal and external parties related to revenue recognition and related sales invoicing
Develop key relationships with revenue stakeholders to understand monthly trends
Review and gain a business understanding of contracts to ensure proper reporting in accordance with GAAP, tax, and other reporting agencies
Participate in close process each month, working as necessary during this period for successful completion of reporting to company leaders
Coordinate and prepare revenue related journal entries, including appropriate support
Prepare and effectively communicate verbally or in writing variance. trend and other analyses supporting the accuracy of the financial statements, forecasts, and other financial reporting as needed
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and monthly operational related reports
Create standardized reports within Intacct and/or PeopleSoft, the company’s accounting system, for use by the entire accounting and finance organization, maintaining these reports over time as new accounts, departments, and other system changes take place
Assist in identifying and support implementation of opportunities to automate processes using AI, Power BI or other tools available to streamline the team’s processes for efficiency and accuracy
Assist with monthly, quarterly, annual, and/or other periodic internal control and audit reporting or analysis as needed to meet internal and external audit requirements
Assist with annual customer performance period reconciliations by partnering with internal departments and customers, as needed
Identify and make recommendations for process and workflow improvements related to the accounting financial close and account reconciliations to drive timeliness, accuracy, and efficiencies
Assist with and oversee special projects, as required
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested
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 – Accounting; equivalent experience may be considered
3+ years of relevant experience in an accounting role
Experience working with large data sets and financial models
Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (Pivot tables, VLookups, IF statements, etc.)
Proven solid communication and organizational skills
Proven self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, prioritize deadlines/duties and operate with a high degree of autonomy
If remote, willing or ability to work a CST time zone work schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree and/or CPA certification
Experience in public accounting and/or healthcare industry
Experience with Intacct, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Essbase, Power BI
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. 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.
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