Sr. Accountant - Growth-oriented opportunity

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.Help streamline processes within a new team! Ovations Administration provides general services to all Ovations business units. Departments within Ovations Administration include Business Planning, Communications, Finance and Accounting, Human Capital, Information Technology, Legal Affairs, Public Affairs and Regulatory Affairs. Ovations is a family of UnitedHealth Group businesses dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Americans ages 50 and older. We’re looking for an accounting professional to join our Minnetonka, MN team. As the Sr. Accountant, you would ensure that the accounting records are accurate and well-documented while working through the accounting close process. This highly visible role would put you in a great position for advancement opportunities within our Fortune 50 organization. Apply today to join an industry leader! Key responsibilities of the Sr. Accountant include: Maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and documenting audit requirements Partnering with the business to support the account-close process Making projections based on the budget forecasts Conducting, coordinating and participating in complex financial projects Identifying ways to streamline and automate accounting processes Training and mentoring staffRequirements include: Significant accounting experience Experience working with financial statements Strong analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience In addition, ideal assets include: CPA status A background in the healthcare or health insurance industry Familiarity with audits and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Project management experience Statutory experience Skills in MS Access, Essbase and PeopleSoft UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords: accounting, accountant, sr. accountant, finance, financial analyst, accountant supervisor, accounting manager, cpa, certified public accountant, Sarbanes oxley, sox, audit, project manager, health insurance, healthcare, health care, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenditures, finance, financial, financial analyst, ledger, management, monthly close, monthly closing