Sr Rebate Mgmt Spclst/26/PHM071

We are looking for a detail-oriented Sr Rebate Management Specialist to support rebate billing and reconciliation activities for a health insurance organization in Bloomington, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position plays a key role in ensuring large-volume manufacturer rebate payments are applied accurately, researched thoroughly, and resolved within established timelines. The person in this role will work cross-functionally, analyze payment activity, and help strengthen operational efficiency across rebate management processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full rebate payment lifecycle for an assigned group of manufacturer accounts, including application, validation, and reconciliation of incoming funds.
• Examine remittance details and billing rules to confirm payment accuracy, investigate mismatches, and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Perform variance reviews and root cause analysis to identify discrepancies, clarify payment behavior, and support corrective actions.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on manufacturer rebate terms and payment patterns while collaborating with internal business partners to address issues.
• Respond to internal and external questions by conducting independent research and providing clear, timely updates on findings and next steps.
• Review exclusions and disputes, document outcomes, and support resolution efforts that align with contractual and operational requirements.
• Track accuracy and turnaround expectations to ensure work is completed in accordance with established service metrics.
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and recommend improvements that enhance consistency, quality, and operational performance.
• Contribute to reporting, analysis, and special projects related to rebate operations, billing support, and financial reconciliations.S
• Experience in financial operations, rebate administration, billing, payment processing, or a similar analytical environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools, with the ability to organize, review, and analyze large data sets.
• Demonstrated ability to perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and issue resolution with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and responding to inquiries professionally.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities, including the ability to interpret payment information and investigate exceptions independently.
• Familiarity with SharePoint or similar collaboration tools is preferred.
• Exposure to SQL, reporting support, or process improvement initiatives is a plus.