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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.

The Accounting Manager - Transformation Team will support acquisition transitions, process improvements, GL standardization and define best practices within the Optum Care National Accounting team. The role will partner with various stakeholders across the country and cross functionally to support a variety of initiatives in a growing part of the business.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary focus on process improvements through various projects requiring solid organization and communication skills

• Perform work in a self-directed manner and work with less structured, more complex issues

• Status reporting and ability to push on multiple initiatives in parrellel

• Monitoring and enforcement of GL requirements through education in partnership with staff

• Coach business partners on appropriate GL code usage at a bredth of leadership levels

• Flexible in a growing environment driving projects to conclusion

• Collaborating partner who can consider a variety or perspectives and influence change through compassion

• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretations

• Fill in where need as national or market resource for close needs

• Serve as a resource and mentor to other staff

• Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness

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 or Finance

• 5+ years demonstrated progression in Accounting

• Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines

• Intermediate level of working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and senior management

• Intermediate level of proficiency with PowerPoint (Experience presenting)

• Advanced level of proficiency with Excel (experience with large data sets)

• Demonstrated advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data

• Demonstrated ability to lead large scale project and effectively communicate findings and progress to management

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent licensure or certification

• Public Accounting

• Project Management experience

• Healthcare experience

• SQL/SAS

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 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. 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.