Accounting Associate CPA - Irvine, CA or Eden Prairie, MN - (Eden Prairie, MN)

This position performs duties related to Corporate Accounting functions for the OptumRx pharmacy benefit management segment of UnitedHealth Group. Main responsibilities: Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports Perform account reconciliations and analyses, prepares journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position Involvement in the monthly / quarterly 'close' process Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits Review the work of others Develop innovative approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness Serves as a leader / mentor Sought out as expert Support for state and local income tax filings and regulatory filings Required background: Bachelor's degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or related position