Accountant I – Cash Accounting

Job Description

Accountant I | Centene Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Centene Corporation, with flexibility for remote work anywhere within the continental United States, though St. Louis, MO is highly preferred. Centene Corporation builds healthcare solutions, connecting people to the care they need to live healthier lives by focusing on complex public sector programs. This Accountant I role is essential for supporting critical cash-related accounting processes for Medicaid Health Plans, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to the preparation of monthly financial statements. Your work will directly impact the financial stability that underpins accessible and effective healthcare for individuals, families, and communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Remote – St. Louis, MO
• Pay: $23.23–$39.61 hourly
• Mission: This person supports cash-related accounting processes, maintains financial records, and contributes to monthly financial statements for Medicaid Health Plans.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cash Management: Account for cash flow by managing deposits, processing applications, overseeing collections, and developing cash forecasts to ensure liquidity.
• Payment Processing: Efficiently process both payment and void requests, ensuring accurate and timely transactions within established guidelines.
• Inquiry Resolution: Provide clear and timely responses to inquiries concerning payments, resolving discrepancies and supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Actively assist in the preparation of detailed financial reports and support the comprehensive month-end close processes to meet reporting deadlines.
• Financial Analysis: Systematically evaluate financial information, including variances and account balances, to comprehensively analyze assets, liabilities, and capital.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant experience that demonstrates foundational accounting knowledge. This is an entry-level position designed for early career professionals.
• Experience: Possesses 0-2 years of experience in accounting. While not required, prior experience within the healthcare industry is preferred and beneficial for understanding the specific context of Centene’s operations.
• Skills: Demonstrates intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, including practical experience with functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and XLOOKUP, to perform data analysis and reporting.