Account Receivable Clerk

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 Employees in this position prepare and maintain records of Accounts Receivable including receipts claims and overdue Primary ResponsibilitiesApply Cash apply incoming cash receipts and wire payment to appropriate clientsReconcile Cash Balance cash received bank deposits and or treasury website against cash applied Accounting Tools Billing initiate the periodic billing process and prepare reconciliationsUnderstanding of accounting effect and manual adjustments in billing processSOX Complete tie out match files for review by supervisor managerCash Reporting Maintain aggregate listing of cash appliedPull reports and export into an Excel spreadsheet utilizing pivot tables for these reportsManually apply cash receipts credit memos adjustments write offs less than 10 of this role Perform Accounts Receivable Reporting large client A R listing and account management reporting Modify and or create invoices e g place in Excel format summary level adjustments as needed to meet specific customer requirementsSeek assistance from on shore billing partners to resolve billing issuesComply 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 Core CompetenciesAttention to detail analytically mindedSelf driven and team playerFocus on CustomersGood Interpersonal skillsFair understanding of revenue flow and cash flowRequired QualificationsCommerce degree B com M com Accounting Finance or related field1 3 years of experience in business involving cash application customer AR reconciliations customer billing or other applicable write off experienceAccounting backgroundIntermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel proficiency including creating pivot tables for reporting purposes and completing V lookupsPreferred QualificationOracle Financial experienceAt 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 njp