Accounting Manager - 2292237

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 startCaring.

Connecting.

Growing together. As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies.

There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.

With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams. As a Rebate and Accounting Manager, you will oversee rebate programs, ensuring timely and accurate payments and reconciliations along with supporting the finance function of the company.

You will work closely with the Business and Finance Departments to ensure all calculations and procedures comply with contractual requirements. Schedule : Full-time position, Monday – Friday, with standard working hours Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities : Maintaining and enhancing the team's rebate payment calculation, reporting, and communication processesProducing monthly forecasts for the businessUnderstanding client contractual obligations and performing detailed manual calculations to determine the rebates due to clients based on those obligationsPrepares internal and external reporting to support payments to clients and performs rebate payment reconciliationsEvaluates client contracts and amendments on an ongoing basis and tracks updated rebate payment terms to ensure accurate client liability forecasts and calculationsReviews and analyses rebate reimbursements to ensure contract complianceRecord accounting journals as required for month end processingSupport senior management with the finance functionMakes recommendations for process improvements when identifiedSupporting financial audits and month end management report as requiredConducting ad hoc analyses as neededSolves moderately complex problems and / or conducts moderately complex analysesYou will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree (or higher) in accounting, finance or accreditation with professional accounting body (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)Understanding of generally accepted accounting principlesAdvanced level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPointExperience with SAP / PeopleSoft Financials is an advantageExperience in pharmaceutical rebate processing, contract management, or a related finance role is desirablePreferred Qualifications : Experience with SAP / PeopleSoft FinancialsExperience in pharmaceutical rebate processing, contract management, or a related finance roleAbility to read, understand and execute on detailed contract language.Proficiency in financial software and databasesSoft Skills : Analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated and learn quicklyStrong attention to detail and a high level of accuracyPlease note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application.

Proof will be required to support your application. All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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 : Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Optum is a drug-free workplace.

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