Accounting Assistant - Hybrid - Cash Applications

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.
 

Office location: 8725 N. Henderson Road, Tampa, FL

** This role will operate in a hybrid capacity. Training will be in office for (4) days a week. Once training is complete, the work schedule will shift to 3-4 days in the office. 

Position Purpose:  The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for accurately posting and applying daily cash receipts including checks, ACH, wires, and credit card payments against invoices posted in the Oracle Payment System.

• Perform daily reconciliation of cash applications, researches and resolves payment discrepancies and unapplied payments, and
• Maintains member bank account information for EFT withdrawals.
• Reconciles daily cash receipts against treasury cash reports and bank deposits through system uploads and downloads.
• Manages EFT member setup, termination, and maintenance in banking systems following established procedures. 
• Post premium payments in Oracle Payment System as per established guidelines. 
• Process SSA member transactions and applying sound judgment to approve non-premium transactions. 
• Generates open unapplied payment reports, initiates follow-up on unidentified payments, and updates/posts all prepayments for new members. 
• Address and resolve member payment inquiries in a timely manner.
• Consistently meet established production and quality metrics, including accuracy, timeliness, and compliance standards.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support departmental operations.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in general accounting, accounts receivable, cash application, or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, supporting department, and members.
• Demonstrates a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within teams and cross-functional departments to achieve shared goals.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely processing of payments.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

Required 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

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