Senior Accountant - Eden Prairie, MN

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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Initial setup of new internal reinsurance agreements
• Monthly administration of new reinsurance agreements
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of reinsurance journal entries per monthly activity
• Perform quarterly reinsurance variance analysis and true-up as needed
• Participate in the monthly/quarterly close process as required
• Provide supporting documentation for internal/external and regulatory audits
• Communicate effectively with auditors at appropriate levels to resolve issues and findings and prepare responses
• Prepare 401k employee benefit plan financial statements
• Provide support for the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including supporting schedules, variance analysis, statements, and footnote information, as assigned
• Support various Corporate Accounting activities, as requested, and accounting related projects, as assigned
• Perform ad hoc projects, reporting, and consulting with segment finance teams

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ public accounting busy seasons
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (ex. Pivot tables, vlookups), Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to comprehend and apply generally accepted accounting principles, and research and analyze accounting related issues
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to build and maintain solid working relationships across the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 experience
• Healthcare and/or reinsurance accounting experience
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft Financials, and Workiva
• Experience supporting quarterly or annual financial statement preparation and audit requests
• Ability to understand and implement reinsurance accounting

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.