JOB DESCRIPTION

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

This role will be directly responsible for ensuring the financial accuracy of all claims payments and financial reporting in support of Financial Protection within Specialty Benefit Operations. Additionally, this individual will oversee multiple accounting consultants as well as collaborate directly with multiple financial business partners including controllership, accounting, actuarial and the CFO.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with local and corporate financial/actuarial teams
• Develop, implement & maintain processes & procedures for financial reporting
• Measure accuracy, quality and timeliness of all financial reporting within Financial Protection claims
• Resolve high level financial reporting issues within initial claims along with daily reporting
• Manage the audit process in support of accounting and reporting issues (e.g., SOC1)
• Oversee the preparation & analysis of internal & external reporting ensuring the quality, reliability and timeliness of reports
• Provide operational & technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with company policies, rules, regulations & laws
• Manage the vendor relationship between UnitedHealthcare and payroll vendor, ADP
• Ensuring accuracy of all daily, quarterly and annual financial reporting to deliver accurate key tax reporting. This is including by not limited to W-2s, 1099s, etc.
• Summarize findings on the monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports to senior management, auditors, and regulators
• Support various special projects as required

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 or requisite relevant experience in a CPA function
• 3+ years of demonstrated progression in financial reporting & analysis
• Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines
• Solid knowledge of state and federal tax code with ability to research and validate appropriate corporate processes
• Expert level of proficiency with excel, word and other financial reporting tools
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data

Preferred Qualification:

• CPA

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300 per year. 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.   

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

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.