Accountant

UnitedHealthcare is simplifying the health care experience and creating healthier communities. They are seeking an Accounting & Reporting Accountant to join their Controllership team, responsible for financial reporting, analysis, and collaboration with finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the financial close and reporting process including general ledger maintenance, daily tracking and analysis of segment results, and reporting to senior leaders on the UHC E&I financial results
• Analyzes and prepares financial statements, including balance sheets, and associated key metrics
• Prepares documentation in support of external and internal audits
• Resolve financial reporting issues
• Collaborate with other functional areas within E&I Finance / Controllership (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Revenue, Medical Reserving, SG&A, UHC Corporate)
• Develop and maintain internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting
• Prepares and analyzes internal and external reporting ensuring the quality, reliability and timeliness of the reports
• Support various special projects as required

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Accounting OR Finance
• Working knowledge of GAAP; ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate with varying levels of employees and management to drive sound business decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to comprehend and apply generally accepted accounting principles, and research and analyze accounting related issues
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain solid working relationships across the organization
• Ability to work any of our full time (40 hours / week), 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm from Monday - Friday
• Reside within commutable distance to the office at 9700 Health Care Lane, Minnetonka, MN
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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