Accounting Consultant - Eden Prairie, Mn Hybrid Or 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. 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.

Position will be responsible for the end-to-end FFS revenue modeling process for the Riverside business within OptumCare. Will partner closely with our Rev Manager, Rev Cycle, and Finance teams to analyze and record revenue properly for this organization. Position will focus on the tactical processing as well as financial reporting duties both during and following month-end close. Looking for the position to support our eventual go-live in the Revenue Manager tool later in 2024. Also, will be tasked to work thru challenges related to changes in the Riverside business/operational structure.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains general ledger accounts and related activities to produce financial statements and reports.
• Analyzes revenues for multiple practice management systems and 100+ clinics generating $200M of net revenue annually.
• Performs 30 monthly account reconciliations; prepares 20 monthly journal entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Owns revenue model that calculates the above journal entries and revenue calculations.
• Involved in the monthly/quarterly close process providing support as required with journal entries, ad-hoc reporting, and analytics.
• Presents monthly revenue summary to Riverside operations and management staff.
• Collaborates with operations to provide meaningful metrics that support proactive efforts to boost collection ratios.
• Supports implementation of Revenue Manager on Riverside entity post go-live on EPIC, requiring engagement with Tri-State regional Accounting & FP&A counterparts

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 field
• 3+ years of Accounting experience
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups)
• Familiarity in working with large data sets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials
• Month-end close experience
• Financial statement preparation
• Demonstrate solid attention to detail
• Proven to work independently in a self-directed manner, solving complex accounting issues and transactions
• Proven solid oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic working environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

• 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, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 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 employers 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.