UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s 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 an Experienced Senior Tax Associate, you will be involved in all aspects of the federal and state tax filings as well as different aspects of the tax provision. Depending on your career goals, you will also have opportunities to become involved with federal, international, or state special projects, and/or M&A transactions. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of tax matters.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ The preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions

+ The timely and accurate preparation of federal and state income tax returns and quarterly estimates

+ Assist with the IRS examination

+ Assisting Tax leadership with M & A and other related projects

+ Providing research support for the analysis of proposed and existing tax laws, regulations, and rulings

+ Prepare and review income tax accounting necessary for the organizations federal (SEC) and state (Insurance Departments and Managed Healthcare) filings

The motivated team player we are seeking must exhibit an understanding of federal and state taxes as well as online tax research.

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 or Finance

+ 3+ years tax or accounting experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent experience in a large corporate tax department

+ Ability to prioritize assignments and manage workload within statutory and internal deadline

+ Solid computer literacy including intermediate proficiency with MS Excel

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ CPA or graduate degree

+ Ability to use pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise

+ Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

+ OneSource or equivalent income tax compliance software experience

+ Microsoft Fabric and/or Power BI experience

+ ASC 740 (Income tax accounting) experience

+ SSAP 101 (Insurance tax accounting) experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

**California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only:** The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

**Application Deadline:** This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

_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._