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Accountant 2396293 | La Crosse, Wisconsin | Remote

L5

genoa telepsychiatryLa Crosse, WItoday

$24.00 - $43.00 per hour

Occupations

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksAccountants and AuditorsBilling and Posting Clerks

Industries

Other Accounting ServicesOffices of Certified Public AccountantsTemporary Help Services
Join OptumOptum 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. This role will support high-volume, high-complexity government and commercial contracts requiring solid attention to detail, independent problem solving, and collaboration across Billing, Finance, Contracts, Project Management, and Claims teams. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and/or weekend coverage. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Utilize multiple reports to ensure the accuracy of billing transactions
  • Assist with invoice preparation and reconciliation of billing to A/R; Monitor outstanding A/R balances and take appropriate action
  • Provide input to policies, systems, and procedures for effective control of billing
  • 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
  • Prepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits
  • Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position
  • Assist with or lead the month-end/quarter-end close process for assigned businesses or groups
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:
  • High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older
  • Experience supporting complex billing, accounting, or revenue-related functions
  • Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel as well as proficiency in other Office applications
  • Demonstrated analytical and reconciliation skills within ERP/accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint experience preferred)
  • Demonstrated understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements
  • Proven ability to independently research and resolve financial discrepancies across cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated problem Solving abilities
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday.
  • Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and/or weekend coverage
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of billing experience, within Government contracting or a similar industry
  • Experience with contract types: cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, time and materials
  • Experience in supporting internal and external audits related to Government contracts
  • Demonstrated familiarity with supporting budget analysis, forecasting, and reporting within Government contracts
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$24.00 - $43.00 per hour

Location

La Crosse, WI

Occupation

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Industry

Other Accounting Services

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