Accountant II

Centene Corporation; Clayton (MO); Remote; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a finance professional to join the Corporate Finance and Accounting team in a remote role. The candidate will handle monthly and quarterly journal entries, stock compensation accounting, forecasting, and GL reconciliations, while supporting SEC reporting and financial data analysis.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting with 2+ years of accounting experience; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred if available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and stock compensation accounting.
• Forecast and analyze financial data supporting SEC reporting.
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and support external reporting processes.

Skills

AI in accounting

Stock compensation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Prioritization

Forecasting

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Position Purpose:

With the Corporate Finance and Accounting team,you will be preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries, stock compensation accounting and forecasting, reconciling General Ledger accounts, supporting SEC reporting; and analyzing financial data.

Key Details:

Remote role

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leveraging AI tools for accounting and reporting processes.
• Experience with stock compensation accounting
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables simultaneously
• Forecasting experience
• Ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience. 2+ years of accounting experience.

License/Certification:

CPA preferred.

Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year

About Centene:

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