Accountant II

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plans

Stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC 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 experience, 2+ years of accounting experience, and CPA is preferred.

The position emphasizes attention to detail and collaboration with audit teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

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

Financial reporting

Accounts payable

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience required.

2+ years of accounting experience required.

License/Certification

CPA preferred.

Should you need an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.