Status:  Full–Time/ Non-Exempt

 Opening Available for Reimbursement Specialist

Salary: $17.79/hourly                      Pay Grade: 3

Essential Functions

• Processes, audits, and corrects reimbursement payments for childcare providers applying attendance data available in the statewide data system
• Addresses provider reimbursement questions
• Processes reimbursements using data entered into a statewide website; reviews data, performs attendance audits of prior payments and prior and current months’ adjustments
• Collects and files supporting documentation for recorded data
• Leads assigned activities of the School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) reimbursement process; reviews and oversees final reimbursement payments for adherence to requirements, accuracy, and completeness
• Processes provider reimbursement payment data in the statewide database; reviews and verifies attendance payment documentation per established policies and guidelines, including absences and temporary closures, and verifies adherence to Florida statutes
• Process provider reimbursement data in the statewide database; reviews and verifies attendance payment documentation per ELC policies, including absences and temporary closures, and verifies adherence to Florida statutes
• Reviews School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) provider attendance rosters for accuracy and completeness and processes attendance in compliance with the Coalition’s policies and guidelines of all funding entities
• Receives, reviews, track sign in/out sheets and VPK attendance documentation for completion; ensure dates match attendance marked in the statewide data system; notify providers of discrepancies; provide technical assistance
• Research, reviews, documents, prepares, and processes prior period adjustments to provider issued payments
• Conducts audits and escalates identified and/or potential issues per established policies and procedures
• Compiles and tracks provider payment issues; trains childcare providers on using the statewide data system / provider portal

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; supplemented by two (2) years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and bookkeeping activities; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

To apply: Download the Employment Application located on the ELC Careers home page and send your resume and completed application to: elcapplication@elcofswfl.org

 ELC of Southwest Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  Employees of the ELCSWFL and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender or age.