Lead Accounts 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.SM

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

The Lead Accounts Payable Processor assists Accounting Supervisors with quality service monitoring, performing daily/weekly AP tasks, as well as providing support to staff to meet departmental objectives and contractual obligations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Weekly check voiding to include special voiding projects
• Vendor review and approvals
• Perform daily quality review on vouchers in preparation for pay cycles
• Process pay cycles timely and accurately
• Assist in training and mentoring staff
• Learn complicated processes to serve as a backup and provide assistance
• Provide guidance and assist in resolving accounts payable invoice issues
• Act as a liaison with internal departments and external providers to help troubleshoot/solve issues
• Investigate payment inquiries
• All other duties assigned

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:

• Associate's Degree OR 3+ years of accounting and/or military experience combined
• 2+ years related accounting experience
• 2+ years of experience in accounting and accounts payable procedures and practices
• 1+ year in a leadership role
• 1+ year of experience in Data Entry
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft excel, including pivot tables, VLookups, etc.
• Ability to handle corporate documents confidentially

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting related field
• Knowledge of medical and dental terminology
• Accounting system experience and database experience
• National Career Readiness Certificate

Soft Skills:

• Ability to lead and direct the activities of others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

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

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $21.68 to $38.56. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada / New York City residents is $23.94 to $42.40. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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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