If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with GAAP, CAS, and FAR
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts for month end close
• Assist with month end close process
• Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis; investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation
• Perform work in self-directed manner and work with less structured, more complex issues
• Assist with the development, documentation, and implementation of effective internal and financial system controls, policies, and procedures

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, Finance, or other related field
• 4+ years of related experience in professional accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel (i.e. vlookup, pivot)
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deltek Costpoint experience
• Government Contracting Experience including experience with CAS and FAR
• Extremely detail oriented with high level of accuracy and sound judgement
• Solves moderately complex problems and conducts moderately complex analyses
• High level of professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete multiple tasks, while continually meeting critical deadlines and responding to changing priorities
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Ability to work on-site in La Crosse, WI with team 

Careers with LHI. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in cost-effective health care management. And when you join our team, you'll be a partner in impacting the lives of our customers, and employees. We've joined OptumHealth, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the health system work better for everyone. We're located on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis., with a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the United States. We're supported by a national network of more than 25,000 medical and dental providers. Simply put, together we work toward a healthier tomorrow for everyone. Our team members are selected for their dedication and mission-driven focus. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $53,300 to $95,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary,  UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.