Financial Analyst - Telecommute

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for complex financial analysis and operations. You will be accountable for the resolution of issues through pharmacy claim analysis and research. Effective time management, adherence to turnaround times, and curiosity are a must. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial guarantee reconciliations. You will work to mitigate financial risk by partnering with various internal teams. You will be accountable for accurate and in-depth analyses for the assigned book of business. Develop and enhance the guarantee reconciliation process. Represent functional area as part of an overall management team.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within United States as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work independently on well-understood assignments and/or responsibilities
• Interface with other departments to resolve problems
• Maintain reconciliation tracking logs and analyze deficiencies, work with internal partners to mitigate financial risk, and follow established escalation process.
• Provide timely turnaround and perform accurate reconciliation review and analysis
• May manage financial models, engage business partners and/or cross-functional teams for error resolution, and work with business partners to meet critical deadlines
• Review and reconcile data as required
• Support and provide coverage for other team members
• Investigate issues thoroughly through contract research and high-level decision-making skills
• Run and analyze relevant system queries
• Communicate with external consultants to provide guidance on ASO contract terms and guarantee performance
• Maintain effective working relationships within and outside of ASO Finance

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:

• BA / BS degree in Finance, Math, Business or related field and/or equivalent education and experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to pull and analyze data, recommending remediation to issues
• Ability to interface with all levels of internal and external management to build relationships and address sensitive issues
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ years financial analyst relevant experience
• Competent in Excel and Word, along with other Microsoft Office suite of applications, Access and SAS a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team environment with strong attention to detail

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Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $43,200 to $76,700 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

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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