Finance and Accounting Summer 2027 Intern (Undergraduate)

Centene Corporation; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Centene Corporation in Missouri offers a paid internship across Finance, FP&A, Internal Audit, Treasury and Reporting. This program helps you apply academic knowledge to support business decisions and gain hands-on experience in the Managed Care industry.

You will work on diverse projects, develop analytical skills, and participate in training sessions designed to build professional competencies while aligning with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program, preferably in a field related to the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Learn various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry.
• Contribute to projects across Finance, FP&A, Internal Audit, Treasury, and Reporting.
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate enrollment in related field

Job description

Position Purpose: Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.

We are seeking curious, collaborative, and analytical students who are interested in using financial insights to support business strategy and decision‑making. Interns may contribute to projects across Finance, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Internal Audit, Treasury, and Reporting. Through hands‑on experience and exposure to business leaders, interns will develop analytical, technical and professional skills while supporting initiatives that drive financial performance, operational excellence, and informed business decisions across the organization.

• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
Salary: $18 - 26.00/hr

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.

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