Administrative Assistant - Accounting - La Crosse, WI

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Energize your career with one of Healthcare's fastest growing companies. You dream of a great career with a great company - where you can make an impact and help people. We dream of giving you the opportunity to do just this. And with the incredible growth of our business, it's a dream that definitely can come true. Already one of the world's leading Healthcare companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new ways to operate our service centers, improve our service levels and help people lead healthier lives. We live for the opportunity to make a difference and right now, we are living it up.This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum - a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 10 leader. Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.Responsible for performing various administrative duties within the Accounting area. These duties include, but are not limited to, filing, making copies, printing and assembling paperwork, stuffing checks and other various organizational tasks as needed.This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm CST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 328 Front Street South, Lacrosse WI, 54601.Primary Responsibilities:

• Filing and maintenance of Accounts Payable payment files.
• Print, organize and prepare incoming documents for payment processing.
• Assist with sorting invoices and check stuffing for the weekly check run.
• Assist with writing and maintaining documents including departmental policy, work instructions, standard operating procedures and reference materials. Review documentation in the DMS.
• Monitor voicemail and email boxes as assigned.
• Run and/or prepare routine reports on department performance.
• Preparation of meeting agendas and notes.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:
  • High School Diploma (or higher) OR Equivalent work experience
  • 1+ years of administrative assistant related work experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work onsite in 328 Front Street South, La Crosse WI, 54601
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Associate's Degree (or higher)
    • National Career Readiness Certificate
    • Applicable military experience will be consideredSoft Skills:
      • Qualified applicants will possess strong written and oral communication skills
      • Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities and the ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
      • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced work environment
      • Dependable and a team playerUnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.Military & Veterans find your next mission: We know your background and experience is different and we like that. UnitedHealth Group values the skills, experience and dedication that serving in the military demands. In fact, many of the values defined in the service mirror what the UnitedHealth Group culture holds true: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance. Whether you are looking to transition from active duty to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we want to help guide your career journey. Learn more at https://uhg.hr/transitioning-militaryLearn how Teresa, a Senior Quality Analyst, works with military veterans and ensures they receive the best benefits and experience possible. https://uhg.hr/vetCareers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health - related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SMDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords: #RPO, #RED

Keywords: UnitedHealth Group, La Crosse , Administrative Assistant - Accounting - La Crosse, WI, Administration, Clerical , La Crosse, Wisconsin