Senior Accountant

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

It is preferred that the candidate live in St. Louis, MO are.

Position Purpose: Develop, analyze, and execute accounting and finance functions. Prepare managerial reports, financial reports, and general ledger.

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, income statement, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other financial reports on a regular basis
• Report and advise on organization’s financial status
• Develop analytical financial tools for critical at-risk balance sheet accounts
• Develop, implement, modify, and document accounting systems
• Adapt accounting and recordkeeping functions to current computerized accounting systems technology
• Assist with the treasury functions by overseeing weekly activity and reporting this activity to management.
• Prepare and maintain claims liability lag reports
• Reconcile and review claims system reports and claims liability reports to checks paid and other empirical data.
• May be involved with due diligence, integration activities with acquired companies, technical accounting research, and other business issues.
• Conduct special studies, develop, or recommend enhancements to accounting methods and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in public accounting or healthcare industry.

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.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

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