Accountant/SAS Analyst - Remote

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 and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct membership-based assessments and claims-based surcharges quality reviews to ensure regulatory compliance
Coordinate with State Regulators to ensure membership and claims compliance
Work with, interpret and analyze big sets of data
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigate issues & abnormal variances, and provide explanations and interpretation
Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close
Prepare journal entries and reviews for accounting classifications in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Prepare fluctuation analysis and commentary for management
Perform work in a self-directed manner and work with less structured, more complex issues
Serve as a resource to others
Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers and colleagues, both internal and external

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
1 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
Experience with SAS for data extraction and calculation
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial statements
Proficient with MS Excel for data analysis and presentation
Ability to work with and manage large amounts of data

Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare or insurance experience
Accounting experience handling regulated entities
Knowledge of Hyperion Smartview and Peoplesoft Financials
Possess sound business knowledge and decision-making skills
Demonstrate solid planning and organizational skills
Demonstrate the drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Solid critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $56,300 to $110,400. 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.

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.