Accounting Intern - Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, offers a full-time summer internship beginning June 2027 in Minnetonka, MN. Opportunities include Controllership Accounting, Financial Analysis, and Regulatory Accounting.

Interns will maintain ledgers, analyze statements, and prepare journal entries while gaining exposure to audits and month-end close processes. Applicants must be pursuing an accounting degree, have a 3.0+ GPA, be a current junior (grad date May 2028), and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting during the internship.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Current junior (grad date May 2028).
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts for month end close.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure proper accounting classifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Presentation skills

Education

Accounting degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internships at Optum. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you'll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position

This full-time summer intern position will be available starting June 2027

Location : Minnetonka MN

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 month 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 pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Current junior (grad date May 2028)
• 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:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills
  

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 - $32.00 per hour 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 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.

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.