Manager – Accounts

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 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 increased automation. This person will require exceptional communication skills to work closely with the cash team and with internal and external customers.

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 exceptional communication and training to internal and external partners
• Drive for standardizing each process
• Cash subject process expert
• Provide additional training for each employee
• Provide support for weekly team call on open cash and tickets
• Report Expert AR, ServiceNow, and Biller Direct issues to management
• Provide department updates to manager
• Decrease paper imprint in office
• 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

Core Competencies:

• Opportunity for a go-getter who is looking to grow within the organization
• Ability to explain tasks and train others
• Demonstrates good listening skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Analytically minded
• Proven self-driven and team player

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance with minimum of 4 years work experience
• Business to business Accounts Receivable process and experience
• 4+ years cash posting process experience.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools- excel pivot table and V look ups
• Advanced communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task and adjust schedules to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Quick learning ability, resourceful, self-motivated, self-managed and works independently
• Ability to solve problem. Gather and analyze information skillfully
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with conflicting priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large scale ERP environment
• Experience working in a global organization
• Experience with PeopleSoft AR Module, and AccPac
• Experience with Blackline

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.