Financial Accountant Jobs in Louisiana

INTRODUCTION

This position follows a hybrid schedule with (4) In-office days per week. Our office is located at 901 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA or 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

This position is full time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, perform, and manage the analyses of business and financial metrics as well as performance measures for Home Health and Hospice
• Dig deep into the details, understand the drivers behind financial outcomes, and articulate the story to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Develop and maintain financial reports for assigned functions to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, forecast and budget
• Work closely with the business to develop, recommend, and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies
• Partner to complete all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes

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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, Economics
• 2+ years of financial and / OR accounting experience
• 2+ years of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis experience
• 2+ years of Microsoft Excel experience (Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.)
• Financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills
• Experience with owning / managing financial models and demonstrated process improvement experience
• Ability to be highly analytical, detailed oriented, maintaining responsibility for precision and accuracy
• Team player mentality with the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of business backgrounds both written, and verbally
• Communication and presentation skills - the ability to understand and present complex data easily to leadership
• Ability to work any of our full time, shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with planning tools desired (Essbase, Oracle EPM, Planful, and PeopleSoft Financials)
• Self-sufficiency, independent thinking, self-starter, ownership, and accountability
• Ability to work independently

TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 901 Hugh Wallis Rd S, Lafayette, LA or 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or 1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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). The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 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.