Accountant/25/E/11133

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.At UnitedHealth Group, we are a healthy business in more ways than one. We are a Fortune 100 company identified as the first or second most admired company in the health care industry by rankings published in Fortune magazine since 1995. We also have the privilege each day – directly or indirectly – to make a significant difference in someone's life. Sound like a rare combination? It is. Join us and you’ll be inspired to discover your own mix of professional advantages and personal rewards. Responsibilities include comprehensive accounting and reporting in support of the overall requirements and objectives of the unit assigned. Conducts and documents moderately complex financial and business analyses and research. Prepares, forecasts and analyzes financial trends. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and recommends improvements. Utilizes PC and mainframe based systems and software. Initiates, compiles and prepares specialized reports, graphs and charts of data developed. Cooperated with other departments in the preparation of analyses. Recognizes problems early, keeps manager informed of decisions. May guide and assist others at lower levels of finance projects. Performs varied work assignments with limited supervision. 2 to 6 years of professional experience in a finance or accounting function. Knows and applies fundamental financial concepts, practices and procedures well. Has solid conceptual understanding of business problems related to assigned finance projects BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience. Ability to work and contribute in a team environment. Interfaces effectively with client, manager and others. Plans and organized activities to complete assigned tasks on time with high level of accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Listens effectively. Develops goals for self and monitors progress; seeks assistance as appropriate. Takes initiative, persists at tasks and maintains high energy level.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.