Senior Accountant - Remote - PBM Disbursement Rebates

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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join Optum Finance’s rebate operations team within OptumRx Accounting, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates critical to our multi-billion-dollar annual revenue. Interpret complex contracts, ensure accurate client setup for rebate payments, analyze large financial datasets, support client audits, and provide leadership with actionable insights. Collaborate across matrixed teams to drive operational excellence and propose innovative process improvements, with the flexibility to work remotely* anywhere in the United States.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and understand large data sets
• Extract, consolidate, and map data obtained from various systems and sources
• Interpret and analyze contract terms, provisions, and exclusions to ensure accurate client setup and rebate disbursements
• Audit client setup configurations and investigate issues providing explanations and interpretation for stakeholders
• Collaborate well with other departments and divisions, including Pricing, Industry Relations, Client Management, and Regulatory Reporting
• Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
• Propose and support innovative approaches for improvement in efficiency and effectiveness
• We recognize and reward solid performance in a demanding environment, while providing clear direction for success in your role and professional development opportunities.

You’ll 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 2+ years of Accounting, Finance, transaction analysis or related experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and / or PBM industry experience
• Experience working with databases to load data, run queries, and perform reporting
• Experience with contract financial interpretation and related financial analysis
• Experience working with large sets of data

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.