About the role
Position Purpose: The main focus of the role is to support the cash related accounting processes for Medicaid Health Plans along with maintaining accurate financial records, prepare monthly financial statements and participate in special projects.
Key Details:
Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely from home anywhere within the continental United States. However,
due to the needs of the business, St. Louis, MO is highly preferred
.
In this Accountant I role, you will:
Account for cash through cash deposits, cash applications, collection and cash forecasting
Process payment and void requests
Respond to inquiries about payments
Assist with preparing financial reports and supporting month-end close processes
Evaluate variances, account balances, etc.
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Highly preferred:
Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience
0-2 years' experience in accounting, preferably in health care industry
Pay Range: $23.23 - $39.61 per hour
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.
You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law
, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act