Hybrid Accountant: GL & Month-End Specialist

UnitedHealthcare; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a full-time accounting professional in Minnesota. The role supports general ledger processes, month-end close, journal entries, and audit preparations with a strong emphasis on GAAP and financial statement preparation.

The position requires 18+, a bachelor's in accounting/finance, and proficiency with MS Office. Flexibility for 8-hour shifts during 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with possible overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience assessing and interpreting customer needs and requirements.
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems.
• Solves complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses.
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work full time with 8-hour shifts 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; potential overtime.

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 GAAP.
• 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 or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups.
• Performs work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues.
• Serve as a resource to others.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial statements

Analytical thinking

Customer requirements understanding

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a full-time accounting professional in Minnesota. The role supports general ledger processes, month-end close, journal entries, and audit preparations with a strong emphasis on GAAP and financial statement preparation.

The position requires 18+, a bachelor's in accounting/finance, and proficiency with MS Office. Flexibility for 8-hour shifts during 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with possible overtime is expected.