Accounting Operations Assistant Jobs in Heber, UT

Optum 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.    

The Accounting Consultant is a mid-level finance professional responsible for supporting core accounting functions, including general ledger activities, financial analysis, and reporting. This role ensures accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and supports financial close and audit processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and support financial reporting activities
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements (minor)
• Support internal and external audit requests and documentation
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Partner with cross-functional teams

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, in Accounting/Finance and/or related Banking Operations
• Extensive reconciliation process experience
• Experience with large data sets
• Experience with account reconciliation
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles
• Proven Excel skills
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Banking experience
• ERP systems experience (Oracle, PeopleSoft)
• Experience with Data analytics tools like SQL
• Experience with Fiserv or FDR

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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.    

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.