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 supervising and developing employees, process improvements, and increased automation. This person will require exceptional leadership and communication skills to work closely with the cash team and with internal and external customers.

If you are located in Minnesota, 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:

• Supervise cash department employees

• Ensure day to day tasks are completed timely and accurately

• Provide exceptional communication to internal and external partners

• Drive for standardizing each process

• Provide support for weekly team call on open cash and tickets

• Communicate to manager any department updates, changes, or issues

• Participate in projects as required

• UAT testing for system migrations

• Employee development

Core Competencies:

• Leadership

• Attention to detail

• Self-driven and team player

• Good listening skills

• Ability to manage change

• Process improvement experience

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:

• Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance with 4+ years work experience

• Business to business Accounts Receivable process and experience

• Accounting supervision or leadership experience

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools- excel pivot table and V look ups

• Advanced communication skills both verbal and written

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adjust schedules to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Quick learning agility, resourceful, self-motivated, self-managed and works independently

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve. Gather and analyze information skillfully

• Demonstrated 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

*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.