Manager, Contract Revenue & Accounts Receivable Operations

Job description

Position Purpose: Responsible for leading contract revenue, billing, pharmacy rebate, accounts receivable, collections, and cash application operations to ensure accurate revenue recognition, timely invoicing and collections, and strong financial controls. Serves as a Finance business partner for contract implementation and revenue-related initiatives, providing financial analysis, operational oversight, and process improvements that optimize cash flow, minimize revenue leakage, and support business objectives. Key Details: This is a 100% remote role Manage billing, contract revenue, pharmacy rebates, accounts receivable, collections, and cash application activities. Ensure contract terms, billing schedules, pricing, and rebate arrangements are accurately reflected in invoicing and accounts receivable records. Partner with Finance and other departments on new and amended contracts and related processes. Manage collections activities and monitor accounts receivable aging to ensure timely payment. Oversee cash application processes and reconciliation of customer payments. Prepare and analyze revenue, billing, AR, collections, and aging reports for management. Support month-end close activities through account reconciliations and reporting. Identify and resolve complex billing, contract, rebate, and AR issues. Maintain effective internal controls and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements. Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer service. Develop and mentor team members. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, related field or equivalent experience. 4+ years of Accounts Receivable experience, preferably as it relates to contract revenue. Strong knowledge of service and/or rebate contracts, billing, cash application, collections, and reporting. Healthcare and/or specialty pharmacy experience preferred. Strong Excel and analytical skills. Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 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