Accounts Payable Manager, Supply Chain - Remote

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.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating invoice processing, while also ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory agencies and will report to the Associate Director of Accounts Payable Supply Chain. Responsibilities include staff training and development. The AP Manager will also ensure accurate invoice processing according to service level agreements and serve as a liaison between customers and multiple departments. The team serves AP integrated business segments under OptumCare.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversees accounts payable team responsible for high volume non-PO invoice processing, using Concur and spreadsheet uploads
• Workload management (level loading & ensuring team stays within service level agreements)
• Staff development and training providing continuous feedback and coaching
• Educate employees and managers on AP systems and policies (e.g., Remitra, Premier Connect, PeopleSoft)
• Collaborates with Corporate Systems to maintain AP systems (e.g., Remitra, Premier Connect, PeopleSoft)
• Identify and communicate systems needs and enhancements
• Ensures compliance with applicable AP and expense policies
• Ensures compliance with applicable internal and external policies, procedures and regulations (e.g., UHG expense policies, tax authorities, regulatory agencies and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations)
• Ensures compliance with applicable control requirements
• Leverages tools, resources and available information to detect potential fraud and takes appropriate action
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports as required
• Works with other departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of payables
• Resolves payment and process escalations
• Work with Accounting teams to monitor GL coding changes to ensure accurate invoice posting
• Serves as a resource for staff regarding policies and procedures, GL coding validation and approval authorization
• Coaching and counseling employees to perform work to the high standards expected within the department including performing excellent customer service
• Monitors team's performance; develops action plan to improve performance and metrics
• Identifies and supports opportunities for process improvements
• Supports integrations and implementations both for acquisitions and new/updated systems

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:

• Undergraduate degree equivalent work experience or (5+ years of experience beyond in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years supervisory experience, preferably in accounts payable
• Proven advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel (Pivots/XLOOKUP)), Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Teams)
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Proven to be highly organized with ability to multi-task

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with People Soft Financial, Remitra and Premier Connect
• Healthcare experience
• Experience with Accounting ERP Systems
• Demonstrated ability to supervise remote employees
• Proven ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively communicate with leadership

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.