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Accounting Manager

Location

United States

Posted

78 days ago

Salary

$91.7K - $163.7K / year

Seniority

Lead

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Accounting Manager

UnitedHealth Group

Role Description The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading critical revenue and membership accounting functions across complex healthcare arrangements, including Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (DSNP/CSNP), and ACO contracts. This role oversees key components of the monthly close, ensures compliance with revenue recognition standards, manages high-risk balance sheet accounts, and partners cross-functionally to support accurate financial reporting and forecasting. In addition to technical accounting ownership, this role provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to accountants supporting revenue and close activities, while driving process improvement and consistency across reporting cycles. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities - Oversee assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution - Review and approve complex journal entries, including: - Medicaid and Medicare revenue and membership - ECAP revenue, withholds, eligibility, and payment adjustments - ACO membership and revenue accruals and multi-year true-ups - RAF accruals (current, EOL, and Final) - Management fee, admin fee, and specialty revenue entries - Ensure alignment of revenue and membership across RAM, ECAP, and UHC reporting - Own oversight of high-risk reconciliations, including revenue, AR, eliminations, and intercompany accounts - Review variance analyses, challenge assumptions, and ensure timely issue resolution - Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control standards; maintain high-quality, audit-ready documentation - Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external audit inquiries related to revenue and close activity - Review and approve key reporting deliverables, including: - Revenue Recognition Tracker - Statement of Net Assets - Cash flow commentary, forecasts, and best estimates - Quarterly asset reviews - Partner with FP&A on forecasting, trend analysis, and variance explanations - Provide insights to leadership on revenue drivers, risks, and emerging issues - Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and oversight to accountants supporting revenue and close operations - Partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Actuarial, Operations, and Consolidations teams to resolve issues, validate estimates, and support reporting requirements - Act as a subject-matter expert for healthcare revenue and membership accounting within CAH Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting - 5+ years of accounting experience - Advanced Excel and data analysis skills - Prior experience leading or reviewing complex close areas - Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment Preferred Qualifications - CPA - Accounting and finance systems experience - PeopleSoft, SmartView / Essbase - SOX and audit leadership experience - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package - Incentive and recognition programs - Equity stock purchase - 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Salary Information The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 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.

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