Accountant
About The Position
The Accountant maintains general ledger accounts and related activities supporting the production of financial statements and reports. The role reconciles, analyzes, and reviews accounts; prepares journal entries; and reviews accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. It analyzes and prepares financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position, and supports monthly and quarterly close processes for assigned businesses or groups. The Accountant also prepares documentation for internal and external audits, performs ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigates issues, and provides explanations and interpretations within their area of expertise. The position handles complex, less structured work in a self-directed manner and serves as a resource to others. This is a full-time, office-based position requiring four in-office days per week at one of the listed offices in Minnetonka, Minnesota; New Hyde Park, New York; or Columbia, Maryland. Employees must be flexible to work an eight-hour shift during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be necessary. On-the-job training is provided during normal business hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements.
- Experience assessing and interpreting customer needs and requirements.
- Ability to identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems.
- Ability to solve complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work full time and flexibility to work any eight-hour shift during normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; occasional overtime may be necessary.
- Reside within commuting distance of one of the listed offices in Minnetonka, Minnesota; New Hyde Park, New York; or Columbia, Maryland.
- Ability to keep company-sensitive documents secure, if applicable.
- Ability to establish a dedicated work area separated from other living areas that provides information privacy.
- Must live where an approved high-speed internet connection is available or have existing high-speed internet service.
- Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for financial statements and reports.
- Reconcile, analyze, and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close.
- Prepare journal entries and review accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Prepare documentation supporting external and internal audits.
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis, investigate issues, and provide explanations and interpretations.
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position.
- Assist with or lead month-end and quarterly close processes for assigned businesses or groups.
- Work in a self-directed manner on less structured, more complex issues and serve as a resource to others.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
