Accountant II

Centene Corporation; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking an Accountant II to support accounting operations, including reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This fully remote role within the Continental United States requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent and 2+ years of experience; CPA preferred. Responsibilities include GL reconciliations, closeFile prep, AP processing, audit support, and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, accounts payable, financial reporting, and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial data and support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile month-end close files, including researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Process and review accounts payable submissions and support check generation.
• Provide audit assistance on financial, regulatory, and health plan audits.
• Roll forward close files and support preparation for future accounting cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Accounts payable

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience

CPA preferred

Job description

Position Purpose: Responsible for supporting accounting operations through financial reporting, reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end close activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of accounting processes.

Key Details: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience and 2+ years of accounting experience; CPA preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, accounts payable, financial reporting, and advanced Excel skills. Candidates should be comfortable supporting month-end close activities during the first seven business days of each month. This position is fully remote within the Continental United States.

In this Accountant II role, you will:

• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Analyze financial data and support accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and reconcile month-end close files, including researching and resolving discrepancies
• Process and review accounts payable submissions and support check generation
• Provide audit assistance on financial, regulatory, and health plan audits
• Roll forward close files and support preparation for future accounting cycles
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of accounting experience required.

License/Certification: CPA preferred.

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

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