UnitedHealth Group is offering their Accounting, Internal Audit, and Tax Internships for Summer 2025.

Accounting Intern, Summer 2025

Minnetonka, MN & Hartford, CT.

Internships at UnitedHealth Group. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. UnitedHealth Group internship opportunities will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You'll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do.  It's the perfect storm. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position

This full-time summer intern position will be available starting June 2025

**Locations include : Minnetonka MN and Hartford, CT 

UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position

Opportunities are available in the following areas depending on interest and abilities:

• Controllership Accounting (Month end close)

• Financial Analysis (Variance explanations)

• Regulatory Accounting (Statutory)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports

• Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month end close

• Prepare journal entries and reviews accounting classifications, in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles

• Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits

• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation

• Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position

• Assist with the month quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups

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:  

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors

• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

• Current junior (grad date May 2026)

• 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:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated presentation skills

Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $18.00 to $32.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all 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.  

Internal Audit Intern, Summer 2025

Minnetonka, MN

Internships at UnitedHealth Group. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Early Careers internship opportunities in Finance and Accounting will provide a hands-on view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. You'll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. So here we are. You have a lot to learn. We have a lot to do.  It's the perfect storm. And even better? Join us and you may end up staying for a career in which you can do your life's best work.(sm) 

 This full-time summer intern position will be available starting June 2025

UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gain real-world experience by working on actual internal audits

• Receive formal training on how to plan and execute operational audits, including performing risk assessments, documenting business processes, risks, internal controls, and developing audit testing procedures

• Perform audit assignments, such as participating in process and internal control walkthroughs, preparing audit narratives/flow charts, performing audit testing procedures, identifying internal control gaps, and summarizing audit testing results

• Learn excellent project management skills to allow multiple projects to run concurrently and ensure timely completion

• Build strong relationships with all levels of management and senior leaders, including presenting audit status, issues identified, recommendations, and corrective/preventative actions performed by management

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:  

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors

• 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:

• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated presentation skills

Tax Intern, Summer 2025

Minnetonka, MN

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