Tax Intern – Minnetonka, MN

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UnitedHealth Group is a company that’s on the rise. We’re expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. When it comes to challenges that can dramatically shape your career, smart people, like you, are discovering an Early Careers full-time finance opportunity in Tax accounting with us. Here’s why.  A career with UnitedHealth Group in the Finance and Accounting area will have you working side by side with some of the most dynamic, intelligent and results driven people on earth. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about transforming the health care industry. 

As a Tax Intern within UnitedHealth Group, you will spend time on a variety of tax matters that make an impact and drive real value to the enterprise. You will have a chance to work to spend meaningful time working in and learning multiple areas of tax during your internship. We are committed to your development and will ensure you have the right training, tools, etc. to develop your skills and advance your career.

Primary Responsibilities:

You should expect to gain experience in many of the following areas:

• Assist in preparation of income tax provisions for financial statements
• Assist in preparation of federal, state/local and international income tax returns
• Support tax controversy matters, including audits and notices
• Participate in tax planning, mergers & acquisitions, integrations, etc.
• Conduct tax research and draft supporting memorandums
• Work with technology that supports the tax function
• Assist with a variety of international tax and transfer pricing matters

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:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent degree
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Law degree, graduate tax degree or equivalent degree
• Solid computer literacy including proficiency with MS Excel
• Proven solid analytical skills
• Proven ability to prioritize assignments and manage workload while meeting deadlines
• Proven solid organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Proven ability to work as an integral part of a team

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.