Accountant

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Invoice Processor to manage our company’s billing operations. The AP Invoice Processor’s responsibilities include validating invoice details, ensuring timely payments, and addressing discrepancies and queries related to invoices. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of billing procedures, excellent numerical skills, and an ability to maintain strict attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and validate invoices: Ensure invoices match purchase orders, contracts, and goods or services received
• Data entry: Enter invoices into the accounting system and maintain accurate digital and physical records of all transactions
• Reconciliation: Verify entries and compare system reports to balances
• Communication: Resolve invoice discrepancies or issues with suppliers or internal  departments
• Payment processing: Prepare and process payments for approved invoices
• Compliance: Ensure all invoices are paid on time and comply with company policies and applicable laws
• Month-end closing: Assist with month-end closing and provide supporting documentation for audits
• Documentation: Maintain vendor files and provide supporting documentation for audits
• Continuous improvement: Stay updated on new laws and regulations related to financial and tax requirements
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Responsibilities in this role include:

• 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 or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups
• Performs work in a self-directed manner and works with less structured, more complex issues
• Serve as a resource to others

Required Qualifications:

• Proven working experience as an Invoice Processor or in a similar role
• Proficiency in MS Office, data entry, and administrative skills
• Solid understanding of billing procedures and numerical skills
• Proven excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of organizational information

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.