Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Senior Accountant- Community Pharmacy

Requisition Number: 2307237
Job Category: Finance
Primary Location: Somerset, NJ
(Remote considered)

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Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation’s leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. Be part of our team that’s dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our PharmScript team within our Accounting & Finance department. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting, along with excellent analytics and problem-solving skills. This role will be involved in our monthly close procedures and financial reporting. We are on a hybrid work schedule with 3 days required in office. 

If you are located in Somerset, NJ, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining general ledger accounts for areas assigned such as inventory rebate receivables to ensure accuracy and timely recording. This includes posting journal entries, communicating cross functionally internally and with third parties to update estimates and capture actuals timely, and maintaining excel schedules as support. Accounts assigned periodical change as circumstances warrant
  • As part of our month close, prepare monthly account analyses and record general ledger activity as required within our month end close deadlines for accounts such as other accrued expenses, other assets, other accounts receivables and other income
  • Perform and effectively document understanding of pharmacy P&L activity as part of monthly close P&L analytic reviews for as many as 8 locations and proactively investigate fluctuations when needed
  • Ensure timely and accurate postings of various general ledger activity including revenue reporting process and lease accounting entries
  • Prepare weekly account receivable aging and collection reports
  • Prepare and record certain asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account reconciliations
  • Prepare and review ad-hoc excel schedules and provide other requested documentation related to areas as needed
  • Assist with the data preparation and maintenance of records related to the company’s unclaimed property remittances
  • Review vendor invoices for proper accounting treatment and perform monthly revenue posting and daily cash receipt reconciliations
  • Gain an understanding of the daily operational workflow and review Accounts Payable invoices for final approval before clerical entry
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, within the day to day activities of the Accounting Department

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  
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience required including work experience in private industry 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA 
  • CPA Firm experience
  • Experience utilizing finance/accounting systems 
  • Knowledge of Great Plains accounting software

*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). 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 $58,800 to $105,000 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

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

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2307237

Business Segment OptumRx

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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