Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Accounting Consultant will perform technical accounting analysis, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare financial statements and audit documentation, and support month-end and quarterly close processes. The role also provides mentorship and leadership on initiatives that improve accounting and finance operations.
Responsibilities
- Technical accounting analysis and research
- Collaborating with other technical accounting policy teams
- Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports for complex groups
- 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 and mentor other staff
- Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide leadership on projects and initiatives to improve the accounting and finance function
Skills
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience
- Experience in public accounting
- Demonstrated expert level of understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements
- Demonstrated intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience in healthcare
- Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials, or Microsoft Access
Benefits
- Flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S.
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- Clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role
- Development for other roles you may be interested in
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