Job Description

About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

This position is responsible for coordinating payments to child care service providers within the organization's Voucher Program. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager to support the organization's mission and achieve its strategic goals.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing, calculating, and processing provider payments from attendance records and provider reimbursement request sheets;
• Assisting the program supervisor and program manager in preparation and disbursement of all tasks and reports;
• Assisting parents and providers with inquiries;
• Performing support functions, such as keyboarding, filing, mailing, data entry, and communicating with clients via email and telephone;
• Assisting the program supervisor and program manager with training and mentoring new payment analysts;
• Maintaining accurate provider payments projections;
• Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis, according to organization policies and procedures;
• Assisting the directors and management team;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Two years of basic bookkeeping or accounting experience;
• Ability to work well with people, with sensitivity to needs of children and families;
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry;
• Effective communication skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365;
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• A California driver's license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance;
• Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred);
• Associate's degree in accounting or related field (preferred).

What we can offer you

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Generous and flexible PTO;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!

Job specifications

• Reports to the program supervisor and program manager;
• Non-exempt, full-time, year-round schedule;
• Eight-hour workday; four-day workweek;
• Hybrid work schedule with approval by management;
• Limited evening or weekend hours may be required;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization's contracts, or at organization's discretion.

Salary

• $27.00 - $36.00 per hour

Compensation details: 27-36 Hourly Wage

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