Accounting Consultant - Remote

Job ID: 101035202240Posted: 2026-09-24Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, United StatesSalary: $72,800 - $130,000/yearJob Area: FinanceCompany: UnitedHealth GroupFor those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Purpose of JobProvide Optum Serve, incuding Global Medical Services (GMS), accounting support during month end close, financial reporting, internal controls, balance sheet reconciliations, GMS audit support and special accounting projects as assigned. Works with less structured, more complex issues. Serves as a resource to others.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:Optum Serve: Month end oversight, PS upload, Change Health entry, IOI tie-out, reconciliation of variances, P&L review, cash flow forecast. Internal controls documentation and testing. Periodic DOA (delegation of authority) audit. Special accounting projects as assigned (Cost Point upgrades)Global Medical Services: Statutory financial audit support for UHCGM (U.K.) Ltd, Uganda Branch and Frontier Medex Tanzania. Preparation of financial reports. Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and approvals. Preparation of journals. Work with payroll to resolve reporting issues or payroll variances (payment vs liability). Assist Optum Global Advantage (OGA) accounting team in reconciling balance sheet variances. Preparation of monthly revenue reconciliations. Assist with internal controls specific to GMSPotential to participate in accounting projectsYou'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:3+ years of accounting experienceExperience with PeopleSoft or similar ERP'sKnowledge of US GAAPProven ability to flex regarding demands from business with different time zones (primarily auditors)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent accounting experienceCPA Audit and international experience IFRS beneficial (GMS specific: UK GAAP, IFRS)*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually 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.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.OptumCare is 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.