Optum Hiring for Accountant 2 at El Segundo, California Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for the preparation of assigned journal entries for the monthly close with supporting documentation and analysis schedules to support the general ledger balances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer.

• Prepares stand-alone financial statements for small to medium-sized entities other than Optum.

• Updates the chart of accounts including obtaining the appropriate approval for new natural accounts.

• Prepares all recurring, non-recurring and adjusting journal entries.

• Analyzes monthly and year-end close to formulate accruals and makes corrections to entries by maintaining effective spreadsheet schedules to support such accruals.

• Creates and reconciles schedules to the general ledger balances. Analyzes the account to determine the appropriateness of the balance. Maintains supporting documentation. Develops or recommends adjustments to journal entries when necessary.

Assists in the maintenance of general ledgers for all entities.

• Assists in the maintenance of all journal entries, supporting documentation, journal entry checklist and other routine procedures. Files documentation to provide an efficient audit trail.

• Assist the Manager, Accounting in developing more efficient methods to improve the accounting process.

• Performs special projects and analysis and acts as a primary source of information to Accounting staff.

• Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college and/or a professional certification requiring formal education beyond a two-year college.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.

​ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Computer literate.

• Intermediate Microsoft applications skills (Excel, Access).

• Basic Microsoft Word skills.

• 10-key skills.

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential function of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain the necessary information from new hires prior to employment to ensure compliance. You will be expected to perform all essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the rescission of your offer or the termination of your employment.

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Here you’ll find incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work. (SM)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.