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.
This Accounts Receivable (A/R) clerk role will help with the day to day A/R and cash application operations. This position will help aid in continually improving our A/R, cash applications and operating controls. The role will collaborate with other Optum Rx operational areas working strategically to aid in achieving business and financial goals.
This position is responsible for ensuring client accounts stay up to date. Interact with client management teams to ensure past due balances are collected. Responsible for segment area write-offs. Work to improve key metrics like DSO. Supports policies, systems, methods, and procedures for the effective control of the A/R function. Educates client management regarding the availability of receiving invoices and remitting payments through online applications.
If you are located in Eden Prairie, MN, you will have the flexibility to work from home and the office in this hybrid role as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Day to day A/R collections and cash application process striving for operational excellence
- Aid in continually improving our cash flow/DSO through effective accounts receivable and collections
- Support overall A/R and Cash App processes ensuring they are operating effectively and continually improving our financial and operating controls
- Collaborate with Optum Rx operational areas working strategically to aid in achieving business and financial goals
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining processes and procedures for accurate and timely analysis of financial data, ensuring best practices
- Support internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting
- Collaborate on financial reporting issues
- Develop approaches for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
- Perform work in a self-directed manner
- Support various special projects as required
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:
- High school education
- 1+ year of AR or accounting experience
- Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
- Demonstrated solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated self-starter with exceptional time management and organization skills
- Must reside in the state of Minnesota
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Proven A/R experience
- Healthcare accounting experience
- Experience in large matrix organizations
- Experience with Oracle, ServiceNow, Power BI
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically
- Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities, and achieving solutions under deadlines
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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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