Payment Analyst

Payment Analyst  
Baldwin Park, Calif. | Office/other 

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 11,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley. 

About this position 

In this role, the candidate will be at the heart of our mission by helping families access the child care support they need to thrive. As the payment analyst for child care service providers within our Voucher Program, this role plays a vital part in ensuring children receive consistent, quality care and that providers are supported for the essential work they do every day.  

This isn’t just about processing payment — it’s about strengthening communities, empowering parents, and creating brighter futures for children. If you love meaningful work, value accuracy and connection, and want to make a positive impact in the lives of families, this is your opportunity to shine.  

What you’ll be doing 

• Reviewing, calculating, and processing provider payments from attendance records and provider reimbursement requests;  
• Assisting the program supervisor and program manager with tasks and reports in preparation for disbursement; 
• 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 payment 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; 
• Attending training as required;  
• 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 a sensitivity to the needs of children and families;  
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry; 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365;  
• Ability to effectively communicate effectively in written and oral English;  
• A California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance; 
• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field (preferred) 
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred).  

What we can offer you 

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 95% 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; 
• Full-time, year-round position; 
• Eight-hour workday, four-day workweek; 
• Hybrid work schedule with approval by management; 
• Organization-wide winter break; 
• Limited evening or weekend work may be required; 
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at the organization’s discretion. 

Salary 

• $24.64 - $36.67 per hour (candidates should anticipate receiving an offer within the first quartile of the salary range).