[Remote] Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Accountant role involves supporting high-volume, high-complexity government and commercial contracts, with responsibilities including billing accuracy, invoice preparation, and financial statement analysis.

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

Skills

• High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 1+ years of billing experience, within Government contracting or a similar industry
• Experience supporting complex billing, accounting, or revenue-related functions
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel as well as proficiency in other Office applications
• Analytical and reconciliation skills within ERP/accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint experience preferred)
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statements
• Ability to independently research and resolve financial discrepancies across cross-functional teams
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Problem Solving abilities
• 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
• Experience with contract types: cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, time and materials
• Experience in supporting internal and external audits related to Government contracts
• Familiarity with supporting budget analysis, forecasting, and reporting within Government contracts

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• Flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
• Weeks of on-the-job training
• Career development opportunities

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