Senior Account Payable Processor

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Processor to join our finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of AP best practices, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extensive work experience within own function
• Work is frequently completed without established procedures
• Works independently
• May act as a resource for others 
• May coordinate others’ activities
• Applies knowledge/skills to a range of moderately complex activities 
• Demonstrates great depth of knowledge/skills in own function
• Sometimes acts as a technical resource to others in own function
• Proactively identifies solutions to non-standard requests 
• Solves moderately complex problems on own
• Works with team to solve complex problems
• Plans, prioritizes, organizes and completes work to meet established objectives
• May coordinate work of other team members

 

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:

• 5+ years of experience in the health care industry, preferably recovery or banking
• 2+ years of experience in reporting, data analysis, or financial operations
• Experience with cash, control applications, suspense account reconciliations
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, organize and delegate work assignments to meet established objectives
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Proven to be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, flexible and dependable
• Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills
• Compliance background with a functional understanding of PHI and HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrated excellent time management and prioritization skills in order to meet deadlines

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated solid understanding of AR processes, claims management, and revenue cycle operations
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in reporting
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and time management skills

 

*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour 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.

 

 

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.

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