Payment Analyst I

Description

Employment Type: Full-time | Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $28.74 (equivalent to $59,779.20 annually)

About CDA

Founded in 1974 by Charlene Tressler, Child Development Associates (CDA), is dedicated to providing families with resources to achieve self-sufficiency and thrive. From a single classroom serving 24 children, we’ve grown into a multi-service nonprofit reaching children across 26 counties. CDA is the fourth largest Alternative Payment Program provider in California and the largest sponsor of the Federal USDA Child Care Food Program in the state.

Purpose Of Role

As a Payment Analyst I, you will be responsible for processing child care provider attendance records based on Alternative Payment Program guidelines issued by the California Department of Social Services and policies and procedures established by CDA.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent attention to detail, data entry, and math reasoning skills.
• Excels in critical thinking, problem-solving, and organization.
• Can prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Is proficient at analyzing and calculating data, such as claims and invoices.
• Quickly learns and implements policies and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains positive client relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses tact and discretion in client interactions.
• Adapts to new situations and procedural changes.
• Is comfortable with repetitive tasks.
  
  

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate child care provider invoices per State guidelines and CDA policies and procedures.
• Screen forms to verify attendance, contracted hours, signatures, verifying accuracy and completeness.
• Support the Payments department by responding timely to provider questions and payment inquiries.
• Analyze and compare attendance records which may affect payment, such as school schedules parent work hours, and/or provider rate changes against parent/provider certificate, contacting providers and/or appropriate Agency staff as needed.
• Calculate provider payments according to established policies and procedures; process and review invoice adjustments.
• Print out reports on processed attendance records, batching and double-checking payments to ensure accurateness.
• Participate in on-site and off-site learning opportunities such as workshops, conferences, staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience and/or training. Accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Strong technical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license, auto registration, and insurance for occasional driving. Position may require occasional driving to and from locations for the purpose of training.
• Bilingual/Spanish is preferred.
  
  

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Office/Remote (hybrid) options available after training has been completed.

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision - 80% paid by employer in first year (100% paid by employer after year one)
• Trainings and Staff Development
• Flexible Spending Account
• Legal Service Plans Available
• Paid holidays, Sick Pay, and Vacation Time
• Long - term disability
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance plan
• Annual Employer contribution plan and Employee 401(k) contribution
• Employee Assistance Program