OptumServe, Accounting Intern - La Crosse, WI

UnitedHealth Group; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Serve Accounting internship in La Crosse, WI offers hands-on experience in month-end close, lease accounting, and fixed assets. You'll work with senior accountants and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting while supporting process improvements and internal controls.

This year‑round internship requires in-office work with flexible scheduling around school commitments, and pay ranges from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour, reflecting local market

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven solid attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data organization).
• Proven solid communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations for various bank accounts.
• Assist with fixed asset and leasing processes.
• Support month-end close activities, including basic reconciliations and data validation.
• Assist with audit support and internal controls administration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable, Project Accounting) to gather information and resolve discrepancies.
• Help track and reconcile various data points as needed.
• Participate in identifying and documenting process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in building and maintaining process flows, job aids and process documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Costpoint

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Intern to join the Optum Serve Accounting team. This role will work primarily in the Record to Report workstream and offers hands‑on experience supporting the month end financial close process, lease accounting, fixed assets, and reporting activities. The intern will work closely with high level accountants and cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance with company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain practical experience in month end close processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.

This is a year round internship located in La Crosse, WI starting as soon as possible.

You will be required to work in office with flexibility around a school schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations for various bank accounts
• Assist with fixed asset and leasing processes
• Support month-end close activities, including basic reconciliations and data validation
• Assist with audit support and internal controls administration
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Accounts Payable, Project Accounting) to gather information and resolve discrepancies
• Help track and reconcile various data points as needed
• Participate in identifying and documenting process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in building and maintaining process flows, job aids and process documentation

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 in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proven solid attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data organization)
• Proven solid communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems (Peoplesoft, Costpoint, etc.)
• Exposure to basic accounting concepts
• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis or reporting tools

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Initiative and willingness to learn

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 to $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.