Staff Accountant - Minnetonka, MN

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 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

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Entry level + years of accounting experience
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel
Preferred Qualifications:


SAS coding experience

Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements

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

Possesses sound business knowledge and strong decision making skills
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 6 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)
 
 
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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