Accountant - Hybrid - Minnetonka MN
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: September 3, 2024
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Job Description:
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company
that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions
around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and
complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to
build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions
matter as they will help transform health care for years to come.
Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for
helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing
together.
When it comes to challenges that can dramatically shape your
career, smart people, like you, are discovering an Early Careers
full-time finance opportunity in accounting with us. Here's why. A
career with UnitedHealth Group in the Finance and Accounting area
will have you working side by side with some of the most dynamic,
intelligent and results driven people on earth. This is work that
matters far beyond the balance sheet. We're helping to improve
people's lives by helping the entire health care system manage
resources in new and better ways. Health care is changing.
Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever.
Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception
here like nowhere else. You want to grow.
**Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this
position**
**This full-time position will be available starting June
2025**
**UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or
in the future for this position**
Opportunities are available in the following areas depending on
interest and abilities:
Controllership Accounting (Month end close)
Financial Analysis (Variance explanations)
Regulatory Accounting (Statutory)
Primary Responsibilities:
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
Prepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Prepare documentation in support of external and internal
audits
Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues
providing explanations and interpretation
Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets
and statements of financial position
Assist with the monthly quarterly end close process for assigned
businesses or groups
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:
Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelor's degree with a
major in accounting from an accredited college/university, or
recently graduated within 2 years of obtaining a bachelor's
degree
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship,
now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1
students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs,
TNs, etc. will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Coursework to obtain degree must be
completed prior to start of employment. Degree must be awarded and
verified within 6-8 weeks following the commencement date at your
school
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and
Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas, etc.)
Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated presentation skills
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.
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