Accountant

Job DescriptionOptum 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Purpose Of JobThis position requires the candidate to have solid accounting concepts and knowledge in month end close and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Understand the blackline criteria & templates and reconcile General Ledger balances with valid supporting documentation. He / She need to perform thorough analyses, and prepare supporting documentation for research and explanation of variances. Identify any discrepancies, provide corrective action plan to resolve open items. He / She need to support Business Segments during month / quarter close activities, preparing and posting journal entries, extracting reports from multiple systems for analysis etc. He / she should assess and interprets customer need and requirements and identifies solution to non-standard request. Works with minimal guidance / or seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks.The candidate should exhibit innovation in process improvement and adaptability to ad-hoc tasks, alongside solid communication and teamwork skills crucial for successPrimary Responsibilities- Own primary responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables assigned- Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports- Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month end close cycles- Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles- Assist with or lead the month-end and quarter-end close process- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation- Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations (Blackline) and identifies and researched and clears reconciling items- Support the organization's sound internal control structure around U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and Model Audit Rule compliance (as applicable)- Serve as a resource to others within the Controllership, including staff based in US- Perform work in a both team-oriented and self-directed work environments and demonstrate ability to work with less structured, more complex issues- Collaborate with team members on special projects, as needed- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and / or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and / or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and / or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do soRequired Qualifications- B. Com or M. Com, MBA Finance, CA Inter, equivalent experience (4+ years) - CA's (4+ years of post qualification)- 4+ years of professional accounting experience- Experience working with general ledger / sub-ledger accounting applications- Good experience working with reporting tools like Hyperion and PeopleSoft General ledger- Good understanding of U.S. GAAP- Advance proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications (Advanced Excel, Word, Powerpoint)- Proven analytical skills and an eye for detail, Hands on exposure to varience analysis & Commentary Writing- Proven excellent Written and verbal communication skills- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasksAt 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.#njp