Accounting/ Finance Graduate - Hartford, CT

• 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 or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups


• Perform-coding, reconciling and approving daily invoices

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance preferred or equivalent work experience solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements (GAAP)


• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel, (including  pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups, and formulas) 


• Communicates in an effective manner


• Collaborates with peers to complete projects


• Demonstrates the drive and motivation to deliver high quality results based on thorough analysis


• Posesses sound business knowledge and strong decision making skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance preferred


• 1+ years of accounting experience


• PeopleSoft experience

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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.

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