[Remote] Senior Accounting/Financial Consultant - Childrens Foundation, Minnetonka, MN preferred, remote considered

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UnitedHealthcare is simplifying the health care experience and creating healthier communities. The Senior Financial Consultant for UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation will manage the monthly financial close process and oversee various accounting responsibilities, leveraging financial skills to assist with all aspects of financial and accounting processes for the Foundation. Responsibilities • Accounts Payable: Reconcile and process all check, electronic ACH, and Zelle payments to providers/vendors related to awarded grants and vendor invoices • Monthly Financial Close Process: Primarily consisting of the monthly bank reconciliations and the preparation and entry of all related journal entries into the accounting system, Financial Edge (FE). Create all supporting financial schedules, including revenues, donated services, etc. and reconcile these reports to the appropriate ledger balances, which are ultimately reflected in the monthly financial statements • Monthly Grant Fund Reporting: Prepare and reconcile monthly grant fund reporting, which calculates available funds required by Operations as a critical function of the monthly grant award process • Regional Board of Directors: attendance and participation in the three regional NBOD meetings, presenting financial reporting which summarizes the cash position of each region and provides the fund balances for each which are available to award as grants • Annual Financial Audit: Work closely with auditors on an annual basis as the primary Finance contact, provide all necessary data requested and address all questions regarding day-to-day financial processes • IRS Form 990: Work closely with team members, management, as well as the auditors to ensure all relevant activity and amounts are properly captured and reported in the Tax Organizer Form along with timely follow up on any outstanding auditor questions or requests. Data included in the Tax Organizer is used to prepare Form 990 for UHCCF • Solicitation Renewals: Coordinate the completion of the Annual Solicitation Renewal process for all states as required for 501(c)(3) organizations. This includes providing necessary financial information and ensuring that all forms are completed accurately and signed prior to filing • Fundraising/Awareness Events: May be required to lead awareness activities by coordinating tabling events and engaging employee groups through presentations about the Foundation • All Other: Annual UHC/Optum funding request, provide/format financial reports to be used in the UHCCF Annual Report filing, and all other duties as assigned Skills • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance • 4+ years of accounting experience • Experience managing and delivering on project and program benefits (revenue and expense elements) • Understanding of sound financial principles and the preparation of financial statement reporting from start to finish • High level of proficiency in MS Excel, with proficient skills in both Word and PowerPoint • Proven event travel is less than 15% (domestic) - Flexible schedule (role may require occasional evening and weekends, primarily associated with event travel) • Based in Minnesota (preferably in the Minneapolis or St Paul, MN area in a commutable distance of the airport) with interest and ability to work independently as a telecommuter • Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfort preparing and presenting meaningful financial presentations to officers, board members and to executive level audiences. Will represent the Foundation in the highest standards/guidelines • Proven highly collaborative with the ability to work within a team, virtually, and in a matrixed environment • Proven negotiation and people/customer service skills including ability to 'close the deal' and execute on promises/commitments • Proven self-starter. Ability to work independently. Creative. Detail oriented. High level of emotional intelligence • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy • 2+ years of Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge Experience preferred Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Company Overview • UnitedHealthcare helps people live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.uhc.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • UnitedHealthcare has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 48 in 2025, 26 in 2024, 45 in 2023, 61 in 2022, 60 in 2021, 68 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.