International Senior Tax Associate - Eden Prairie, MN Hybrid

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.    

Primary Responsibilities: 

As an International Senior Tax Associate, you will be directly responsible for supporting all aspects of the tax lifecycle, including compliance, provision, planning, and controversy. Primary job responsibilities will include:

• Seeking process improvement through efficiency or technology advancements in all areas of work
• Assisting with UHG's quarterly international tax provision and effective tax rate projections, including coordination with non-US business lines
• Preparing US international tax compliance and reporting forms (including Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, etc)
• Preparing responses to information requests from tax auditors
• Assisting with tracking of tax attributes, including outside basis and E&P pools
• Supporting planning initiatives and special projects on an as-needed basis
• Partnering with income tax teams beyond international to support other tax compliance and planning projects as needed

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or a JD
• 1+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a Fortune 500 corporate tax or finance department or international CPA firm
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and cross-functional environment
• Proficient in Excel
• Attention to detail with solid organizational skills
• Solid writing and quantitative skills
• Openness to leveraging new technology to support process improvement, including automation and optimizing manual workflows
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or MST  

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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually 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.