Accountant I

Centene Corporation

. Support cash-related accounting processes for Medicaid Health Plans .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cash-related accounting processes, financial record maintenance, and financial statement preparation, with a strong focus on compliance and variance analysis in the healthcare industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingIntermediate/Advanced Excel SkillsCash Accounting ProcessesFinancial Statement PreparationHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Record MaintenanceCash ForecastingPayment ProcessingVariance EvaluationFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Medicaid Health PlansMonth-End Close ProcessesFinancial ReportingAssetsLiabilitiesCapital

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support cash-related accounting processes for Medicaid Health Plans
Maintain accurate financial records
Prepare monthly financial statements
Participate in special projects
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 and account balances
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience
0–2 years' experience in accounting, preferably in health care industry
Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP
Applicants may work remotely from home anywhere within the continental United States
St. Louis, MO is highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation