UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of
Junior Accountant
Location
EST (UTC-5) + 1 moreAll locations: EST (UTC-5) | CST (UTC-6)
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$60.2K - $107.4K / year
Seniority
Junior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Junior Accountant
UnitedHealth Group
Role Description This specific role is on our Optum Care Delivery team. Our business delivers medical services to customers in a clinic setting. The position will work on our revenue/cash team, responsible for calculating, analyzing, tracking/reporting & recording revenue and AR/cash activity. If you are located within only Central and Eastern time zones, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Primary 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 reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles - Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits - Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation - Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position - Assist with or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups - Performs work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues - Serve as a resource to others 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. Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent - 1+ years of professional accounting experience - Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements - Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Proven to assess and interprets customer needs and requirements - Proven to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems - Proven to solve moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses - Live within Central or Eastern Time Zones Requirements - All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package - Incentive and recognition programs - Equity stock purchase - 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Company Description 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. - UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. - UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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