Optum · 1 day ago
Senior Project Accounting Consultant
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $164K/yrOptum is a healthcare company focused on improving health systems and services for U.S. military members, veterans, and federal agencies. The Senior Project Accounting Consultant will manage project setup and lifecycle, ensure compliance with government contracting, and lead revenue recognition and month-end close activities.
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Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end project setup in Deltek, ensuring accurate configuration of contract terms, billing structures, and revenue recognition rules
Maintain compliance with government contracting requirements throughout the project lifecycle, including modifications and closeout
Collaborate with project managers and contract administrators to ensure proper alignment of financial data with contractual obligations
Manage timely and accurate revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP,ASC 606 and government contract standards
Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for project-related accounts
Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts related to projects (e.g., WIP, deferred revenue, prepaid costs)
Ensure proper tracking and allocation of direct contract costs, including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses
Validate cost transfers and adjustments to maintain compliance with FAR and CAS requirements
Serve as a Deltek system subject matter expert, driving enhancements and process improvements for project accounting workflows
Partner with IT and finance teams on system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new modules
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for project accounting processes within Deltek
Ensure adherence to government contracting regulations and internal controls
Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations for project accounting transactions
Maintain readiness for DCAA audits, including incurred cost submissions and compliance reporting
Collaborate with finance, contracts, and operations teams to resolve issues and optimize project financial performance
Takes accountability for outcomes of decisions and is often managing competing priorities with tight deadlines
Proactively flags risks, not just errors
Operates with minimal supervision
Initiating, organizing, planning, and executing projects, as well as managing day-to-day operational functions across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Deltek Cost Point Experience
Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines
Intermediate level of working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and senior management to drive sound business decisions
Project setup & structures
Unbilled AR, deferred revenue
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Proven experience with reviewing complex work prepared by others
Experience mentoring others and providing technical guidance
Partner with IT on enhancements
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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