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UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
When it comes to challenges that can dramatically shape your career, smart people, like you, are discovering an Early Careers full-time finance opportunity in accounting with us. Here's why. A career with UnitedHealth Group in the Finance and Accounting area will have you working side by side with some of the most dynamic, intelligent and results driven people on earth. This is work that matters far beyond the balance sheet. We're helping to improve people's lives by helping the entire health care system manage resources in new and better ways. Health care is changing. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else. You want to grow.
Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position
This full-time position will be available starting September 2024, January 2025 or June 2025
UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position
Opportunities are available in the following areas depending on interest and abilities:
Controllership Accounting (Month end close)
Financial Analysis (Variance explanations)
Regulatory Accounting (Statutory)
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 the monthly quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college/university, or recently graduated within 2 years of obtaining a bachelor's degree
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Coursework to obtain degree must be completed prior to start of employment. Degree must be awarded and verified within 6-8 weeks following the commencement date at your school
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas, etc.)
Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated presentation skills
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
