Crystal Stairs, Inc.\n

Improving the Lives of Families through\n

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy\n
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Early Head Start - Payment Specialist\n
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What We're Looking For:\n

We are seeking a Payment Specialist under the direction of the Partnership Service Coordinator, who will be responsible for reviewing, processing and printing provider payments, and resolving any concerns related to payments. The Payment Specialist will have the following responsibilities:\n\nOversee processing and printing of provider payments exported from the EHS CCP databases.\nAssist with issuing provider payment using the EHS CCP payment system.\nHandle all communications from providers regarding payment questions and problems. \nEnter data into the EHS CCP Payments database.\nProcess payment adjustments.\nMaintain a database of communications received, nature of problem, and resolution.\nAnalyze and process provider reimbursements related to their agreements to assure provider payments are paid accurately and timely in accordance with MOU agreements, regulations and agency policies and procedures.\nContact specialist or providers to reconcile and obtain information for incomplete timesheets and\/or invoices and obtain other information required for payment processing.\n\n
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EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:\n\nHigh School graduate or equivalent G.E.D. is required; some college preferred.\nMinimum 2 years experience required. Some accounting background in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger; experience in a government funded non-profit environment a plus.\nShould have strong knowledge of financial accounting and banking principles; knowledge in preparing financial statements and various statistical reports\nStrong computer skills with proficiency in computerized accounting system and Excel reports required; non-profit accounting experience a plus.\nRequires considerable accuracy and attention to details; strong multi-tasking and organization skills; must be analytical and have the ability to identify variances; able to prepare a variety of analytical reports; able to meet tight deadlines and juggle priorities.\n\n
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Special Requirements\n\nMust meet State health requirements to include passing a physical examination as condition of employment, Live Scan, and immunizations clearance.\n\n
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Total Package of Benefits\n\nMedical\/ Dental\/ Vision\/ Life - 95% Agency paid!\n401k Matching Options\nFlex Spending\nPre-paid Legal Services\nSick and Vacation Time\nPaid Holidays\nTraining Days\/Staff Development\nOpportunity for Advancement\nRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM\n\n
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Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.\n
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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. \n
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For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org\n
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All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.\n