Senior Accountant - R2R

Description 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: Own primary responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of deliverables assigned 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 cycles Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations (Blackline) and identifies and researches reconciling items Own primary responsibility for the fulfillment of audit (internal and external) requests, as needed Support and create OptumCare specific chartfield and hierarchy change requests to align with reporting needs as directed by the business and Optum accounting/finance teams Liaise with core business partners within the organization to complete Payroll reporting requests via Workfront as directed Assist with FTE transfers for employee moves in GL Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation Perform work in a both team-oriented and self-directed work environments and demonstrate ability to work with less structured, more complex issues Serve as a resource to others within the Controllership, including staff based in US Collaborate with team members on special projects, as needed Required Qualifications: B.Com/ M.Com, MBA Finance, CA Inter, equivalent experience ( 4 - 8 years) - CA's (4 -8 Years Post Qualification) 4+ years of professional accounting experience Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and Financial Statements Comes with good experience working with reporting tools like Hyperion and PeopleSoft General ledger Advance proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Past experience working with general ledger / sub-ledger accounting applications Analytical skills and an eye for detail, Hands on exposure to variance analysis & Commentary Writing Proven excellent Written and verbal communication skills Ability work independently in self-directed manner and able to handle multiple tasks Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them” Regular shift hours: 03.30 PM to 01:00 AM IST