Accounting Assistant - Hybrid - Cash Applications

Centene Management Company•Tampa, FL

1d•$16 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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
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