Accounting Manager - Minnetonka, MN - Full-time / Part-time

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports for complex groups
  
• 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 or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or
  
• Performs work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues
  
• Serve as a resource and mentor other staff
  
• Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
  
• Provide leadership on projects and initiatives to improve the accounting and finance function
  
• Develop and maintain internal control structure and procedures for accounting areas
  
• Provide operational and technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP, Company policies, rules, regulation and laws
  
• Support various special projects as required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  
• 6+ years demonstrated progression in accounting roles
  
• 2+ years in managing/leading/supervising/mentoring
  
• 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
  
• Expert level of proficiency with Excel and Word
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive detailed data
  
• Prior experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities and achieving solutions under deadlines

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.

Job Keywords: Manager, Accounting, Finance, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota