Accounting Clerk

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- 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
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation
- Analyze and Prepare financial statements, including Balance sheets and statements of financial position
- Assist with or Lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups
- Performs work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelors/ Masters in Commerce
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Post graduation in accounting / Finance or its equivalent
- 1+ years of experience in Accounting
- Solid Accounting Background, Understanding of US GAAP revenue recognition principles
- Working knowledge on basic and advanced Excel skills
- Good understanding of General Ledger and chart field attributes
- Good interpersonal skills and analytical skills
- Proven ability to develop and establish financial policies and procedures
- Proven ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
- Proven to be someone who is not afraid to ask questions, chase folks and ensure tasks are being completed on time

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Healthcare experience in Finance and Accounting
- Work experience on GL

**Work Hours**:Regular Shift (11.00 am 08.30pm IST) and during month end close (5.45pm 3.15amIST)

**Passport**: MUST
- 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._
- #njp_