Accountant I

Overview

This role supports cash-related accounting processes for Medicaid Health Plans and helps maintain accurate financial records. Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial statements and participating in special projects.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote work is available from home anywhere within the continental United States.
• Due to business needs, St. Louis, MO is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Account for cash through cash deposits, cash applications, collections, and cash forecasting
• Process payment and void requests
• Respond to inquiries about payments
• Assist with preparing financial reports and supporting month-end close processes
• Evaluate variances and account balances
• Analyze financial information related to assets, liabilities, and capital
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 0–2 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in the health care industry

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP
  • INDEX/MATCH
  • XLOOKUP

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $23.23 - $39.61 per hour

The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules

Actual pay may be adjusted based on 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.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under 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.