Immediate Start Deputy Manager

At Optum you ll have the clinical resources data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country Because together we have the power to make health care better for everyone Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring Connecting Growing together Primary Responsibilities Collect on high profile lines of business Resolve collection issues independently Deliver fine-tuned presentation skills Identify areas for process improvements Taking on additional tasks and special projects Participate in User Acceptance Testing Collection and AR Subject Matter Expert Maintain B2B collection portfolios within business standards Resolving all aspects of outstanding receivables Including but not limited to Collection of past due invoices Resolution of credit balances Continual reduction of past due aging Research and resolve invoice discrepancies Achieve collection metrics Reconcile payment applications Provide bad debt reserve recommendations Respond timely to individual and shared mailboxes Communicate effectively with internal and external customers Provide aging reports and other data requested to business users Collaborate with internal partners to resolve unpaid balances Work independently and prioritize workload Lead AR Review meetings Analyzing aged receivables Utilize reporting tools Update manager with relevant business information Document and maintain appropriate internal controls Work within department service level agreements SLAs Adhere to company values 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 Core Competencies Attention to detail analytically minded Self-driven and team player Focus on Customers Collaboration Good Interpersonal skills Fair understanding of revenue flow and cash flow Required Qualifications Commerce degree B com M com Accounting Finance or related field preferred 7 years of experience in business involving cash collection customer AR reconciliations customer billing or other applicable write off experience Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel proficiency including creating pivot tables for reporting purposes and completing V-lookups Preferred Qualifications Oracle Financial experience Accounting background Proven opportunity for a go-getter who is looking to grow within the organization 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 NJP SSF A