Accounting Assistant

Centene Corporation; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Corporation in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced accounting specialist to apply incoming cash, support billing and accounts payable, and analyze receivables to improve cash flow. The role emphasizes accuracy in posting payments and maintaining logs, with on-site training for local candidates.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, 2+ years in AR/AP or finance, and 1+ year in medical cash posting, with strong Excel/Word skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable or payable, accounting, or finance experience.
• 1+ years in medical cash posting or line item posting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Apply all payments received using the appropriate systems
• Enter manual billing information
• Update Accounts Payable check requests logs
• Analyze various reports including aging activity, accounts receivable credits, days sales outstanding and cash to revenue
• Assist with semi-monthly billing

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Billing

Excel

Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Purpose: Apply all cash receipts into various systems and databases. Assist all major functions of the company including Accounts Payable and Billing.

Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Candidates must reside within the continental United States, with preference given to those located in the Tampa, Florida area. Candidates residing in the Tampa area may be expected to attend onsite training and work onsite; candidates residing outside the Tampa area will not be required to commute to the office.

• Apply all payments received using the appropriate systems
• Enter manual billing information
• Update Accounts Payable check requests logs
• Analyze various reports including aging activity, accounts receivable credits, days sales outstanding and cash to revenue
• Assist with semi-monthly billing

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of accounts receivable or payable, accounting, or finance experience. 1+ years in medical cash posting or line item posting. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Pay Range: $15.87 - $27.25 per hour

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