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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.
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 offices and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining and enhancing the team's rebate payment calculation, reporting, and communication processes.
2. Producing monthly forecasts for the business.
3. Understanding client contractual obligations and performing detailed manual calculations to determine rebates due to clients based on those obligations.
4. Preparing internal and external reporting to support payments to clients and performing rebate payment reconciliations.
5. Evaluating client contracts and amendments on an ongoing basis and tracking updated rebate payment terms to ensure accurate client liability forecasts and calculations.
6. Reviewing and analyzing rebate reimbursements to ensure contract compliance.
7. Recording accounting journals as required for month-end processing.
8. Supporting senior management with the finance function.
9. Makes recommendations for process improvements when identified.
10. Supporting financial audits and month-end management reports as required.
11. Conducting ad hoc analyses as needed.
12. Solves moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses.
You 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 opportunities for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or accreditation with a professional accounting body (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
2. Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
3. Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Experience with SAP / PeopleSoft Financials is an advantage.
5. Experience in pharmaceutical rebate processing, contract management, or a related finance role is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Ability to read, understand, and execute detailed contract language.
2. Proficiency in financial software and databases.
Soft Skills:
1. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Self-motivated and quick learner.
3. Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
Additional Notes: You must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without restrictions in the country where you are applying. Proof will be required. All telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to mitigating our environmental impact. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.
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