Senior Accountant – Remote

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 leading the way in healthcare technology.  This position is in Optum Corporate within the Corporate Account Receivable Services group.  The position resides in the Cash Application Team and works closely with the department managers and accountants.  You must have a general understanding of Accounting Principles.  You will be responsible for blackline reconciliations, cash metrics, refund validations, employee training, and resolving payment issues.  This person will require exceptional communication skills to work closely with the cash team and with internal and external customers.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research complex payment issues
• Prepare and analyze monthly cash metrics and trends
• Prepare Blackline reconciliations
• Provide coverage for Domestic and Int’l cash postings
• Provide user acceptance testing
• System/ERP/Treasury projects key player
• Provide effective communication and training to internal and external partners
• Drive for standardizing each process
• Validate all refunds in PS ERP and AccPac
• Problem Solving 

 Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with multiple departments (ex. Accounting, Collections, IT, Billing)
• Identify process improvements within existing cash platforms and processes
• Participate in the training of new Cash Application team members
• Drive for improvements in customer satisfaction by striving for accurate cash application
• Ability to perform effectively in a high volume and fast-paced production environment
• Keep all procedural documents current as process changes occur
• Document and maintain appropriate internal controls
• Participate in cash application or special projects
• Suggest process improvements to manager

 

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:

• 4+ years of cash posting process experience
• Business to business Accounts Receivable process experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools- excel pivot table and V look ups

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large scale ERP environment
• Experience working in a global organization
• Experience with PeopleSoft AR Module
• Advanced communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task and adjust schedules to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated quick learning agility, resourceful, self-motivated, self-managed and works independently
• Ability to problem-solve, gather and analyze information skillfully
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with conflicting priorities

 

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

 

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 $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

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.

 

 

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.