Senior Tax Associate - Eden Prairie, MN Hybrid

Senior Tax Associate

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior Tax Associate focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), you will be involved in all aspects of the M&A process. You will work closely with other Tax team members as well as the Corporate Development, Legal, Treasury, Accounting and Finance departments. You will be involved in different aspects of federal and state tax compliance and tax provision work, and depending on your career goals, will also have opportunities to become involved with federal, international, or state/local special tax projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with tax due diligence for acquisitions and investments
• Assisting with evaluating the tax implications for dispositions and internal restructuring
• Assisting Tax leadership with researching and providing tax advice on structuring acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, internal reorganizations, etc.
• Assisting with the review of purchase agreements, legal agreements, and other relevant agreements from a tax perspective
• Conducting technical research for the analysis of proposed and existing tax laws, regulations, and rulings
• Preparing internal stock basis calculations
• Successfully collaborating with other functional tax groups and corporate functions
• Assisting with other core tax processes including but not limited to the preparation of tax returns, tax provisions, and other tax projects

You will 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 (Accounting, Finance, or similar degree relevant to position), or advanced degree
• 1+ years of tax or accounting experience in a public accounting firm, law firm, or equivalent experience in a large corporate tax department (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage workload within statutory and internal deadlines
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with a pragmatic approach to resolving issues
• Solid computer knowledge and skills including intermediate proficiency with MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or graduate degree (e.g., Masters of Tax, law degree, MBA, etc.)
• Experience with mergers and acquisition tax concepts
• OneSource or equivalent income tax compliance software experience
• ASC 740 (Income tax accounting) experience
• SSAP 101 (Insurance tax accounting) experience
• The motivated team player we are seeking must exhibit an understanding of federal income taxes as well as online tax research
• Ability to use pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
• Solid organizational and verbal/written communication skills

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.