UnitedHealth Group Hiring for Regulatory Finance – Accounting and Reporting, Senior Accountant – Telecommute Job at Minnetonka, MN Full Time

UnitedHealthcare is a company that’s on the rise. We’re expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups: all part of something greater, but each with a specialized focus. Together, we are removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality health care that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

As a Senior Accountant within our Regulatory Finance – Accounting and Reporting division, your role will include independently achieving a variety of responsibilities in one or both of the following job functions:

Financial Analysis

• Prepare and analyze business and financial metrics, on a forecasted and reported basis, for assigned legal entities throughout the year by working closely with the internal stakeholders
• Prepare and analyze premium deficiency reserve evaluation models for assigned legal entities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare multiple, complex quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, changes in capital and surplus, statements of cash flow, and supplemental financial exhibits pursuant to Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), which are based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Prepare the annual audited financial statements and documentation in support of external and internal audits, and Department of Insurance inquiries and examinations

Additional responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to:

• Prepare supplements to statutory filings and other state supplemental filings
• Participate on a working group to develop innovative approaches in department process, projects and initiatives for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
• Solve moderately complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses, including nonstandard requests
• Perform work in a self-directed manner
• Serve as a mentor and resource to others

Your responsibilities may change over time as you grow your career in Regulatory Finance

The ideal candidate will demonstrate resiliency and resourcefulness, willingness to develop oneself through on the job learning and experiences, and a drive to achieve results. This candidate will bring experience with effectively planning their own workload, and effectively communicating with 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to assess and interpret customer needs and requirements
• Proven ability to collaborate with peers to share best practices and complete projects
• Demonstrated technical and functional skills necessary to prepare, review and analyze financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet multiple hard deadlines
• Demonstrated drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis
• Demonstrated solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial statement preparation and/or audit
• Experience in financial planning and analysis
• Experience with Hyperion SmartView and PeopleSoft Financials
• Health care experience
• Understanding of SAP and accounting for regulated entities

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $54,400 to $97,000. The salary/hourly range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $60,000 to $106,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

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.

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