Description

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.

Accounts Payable - Analyst

Location: Hyderabad , India
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: AP Supervisor / Manager

Role Summary:

• The AP Analyst is responsible for executing assigned responsibilities related to accounts payable and vendor support. This position will be responsible for administration of vendor payments and related processes
• The position requires an understanding of payment processing, resolving payment errors or failures, and other assigned duties
• This role requires experience supporting disbursements and providing vendor support, solid attention to detail, and solid communication and collaboration skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process vendor payments in accordance with company policies and processes
• Review and validate document approval for payment batches
• Review the AP trial balance to identify and resolve invoice set up errors
• Monitor and resolve payment failures, rejections, and bank-related issues
• Coordinate with vendor management and procurement teams to ensure accurate vendor setup and banking details
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities as assigned
• Complete other duties as assigned
• 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 regard 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 degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Disbursement operations.
• Experience supporting disbursements for US and Canadian vendors for a multi-national company
• Experience resolving vendor problems related to vendor invoices and payments
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Solid communication skills, oral and written
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Aptitude for working in a shared services and matrixed company environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data validation techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with end-to-end accounts payable processes and internal controls vendor onboarding and compliance protocols
• Proficiency with ERP systems (PS, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and payment platforms

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.