Sr. Accountant - Minnetonka, MN - Full-time / Part-time

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else as you help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports
Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts monthly
Prepare journal entries and review 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
Assist with month-end close process
Analyze and prepare supporting schedules for UHG’s consolidated financial statements (10K and 10Q)
Prepare various benefit plan financial statements and all supporting work papers
Assist with administration of the enterprise-wide account reconciliation program and the system
Collaborate across the UHG’s businesses as a subject matter expert in certain accounting areas and processes
Identifies solutions to non-standard requests and problems
Solves moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of professional accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel
Experience with G/L software applications
Preferred Qualifications:

Self-confident and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
A person who is proactive and a “quick study”, is attracted to challenge and brings an energetic and forward thinking approach, along with high ethical standards
Well-developed communication abilities with strong written and presentation skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills
Collaborates well in a matrix organization
Solid technical skills and interests, and a commitment to accounting issues and developments
Disciplined, focused, well-organized, results-driven


UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 6, 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: 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.