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About this Accountant II role at Centene

Centene · Remote · Remote-MO

Position Purpose: With the Corporate Finance and Accounting team, you will be preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries, stock compensation accounting and forecasting, reconciling General Ledger accounts, supporting SEC reporting; and analyzing financial data.


Key Details: Remote role


  • Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries
  • Stock compensation accounting and forecasting
  • Support SEC reporting team
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Analyze financial data
  • Provide audit assistance on financial, regulatory, and health plan audits
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience leveraging AI tools for accounting and reporting processes.
  • Experience with stock compensation accounting
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Proven ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables simultaneously
  • Forecasting experience
  • Ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments

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

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

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How this Accountant salary compares

This role pays $78,600/yr — in line with the typical range for Accountant roles.

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Typical range $70,000–$104,000/yr, from 1,006 comparable Accountant listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Accountant salary insights →

About Centene

Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. We’re so glad that you’ve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, we’re here to help support you on your candidate journey. Should you need an accommodation, please email [email protected] .

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