Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to lead a team of three FTEs within the Accounts Payable (AP) function. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end invoice processing, managing workflows for supplier/requestor submissions, and ensuring timely and accurate payments. A solid understanding of Supplier Master data and payment processes is essential. The role also involves close collaboration with onshore stakeholders and suppliers to resolve queries and maintain process integrity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and process payment documents with accuracy and timeliness
• Apply appropriate General Ledger (G/L) codes to invoices
• Validate invoice documentation to prevent processing gaps
• Ensure compliance with legal and organizational documentation standards
• Respond to supplier queries efficiently and professionally
• Investigate and resolve issues related to overdue payments
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training within the AP team
• Maintain and update Vendor Master data
• Reconcile supplier statements and address invoice discrepancies
• Proactively identify and follow up on missing information or approvals
• Generate AP reports and maintain daily productivity trackers
• Monitor and report on payment requests
• Collaborate with the onshore AP team to resolve escalations
• Create payment proposals, secure necessary approvals, and initiate payments
• Prepare accruals for month-end financial close
• Support quarterly 1099 tax filings
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, payment processing, workflow management, and master data handling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ERP platforms: Oracle, PeopleSoft
• Knowledge of Expense and invoice management: Concur
• Knowledge of CRM: Salesforce
  
  

Core Competencies

• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time and workflow management
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and interpersonal
• Working knowledge of the revenue cycle and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Proven experience in team leadership and collaboration
  
  

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.

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