Remote Subsidy Tuition Coordinator - Must live in WA, OR, AZ, OK, NM - KinderCare Education LLC
Portland, OR 97086
About the Job
Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Subsidy Tuition Coordinator to join our team. This is a front line support role, directly accountable for coordinating activities for centers with child care assistance programs. In this role, you will ensure compliance with federal, state and local agencies and company policies and procedures. You will also provide exemplary customer service to field operations and government agencies.
When you join our team as a Subsidy Tuition Field Coordinator, you will:
- Align to company and subsidy tuition strategy, goals and objectives; effectively adapts to change.
- Acquire agency contracts and review all agency requirements.
- Processes and maintains authorizations; partners with centers and agencies to secure reimbursements.
- Complete accounts receivable transfers and discounts; compiles weekly details and updates field operations.
- Reviews attendance documents and completes billing process in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Reconciles payments to accounts receivable, completes AR adjustments, addresses re-bill and/or refund opportunities.
- Follow up on all account receivables and prepay balances until fully resolved.
- Prepares and distributes reports, monitors for unusual items and resolves and/or raises issues as appropriate.
- Audits and reconciles center financial records and completes appropriate adjustments.
- Maintains and stores subsidy records in accordance with agency guidelines and company policies and procedures.
- Forms effective relationships with internal and external partners, including field operations and child care agencies.
- Maintains customer focus and participates in huddle calls and center director meetings.
- Prepares audit documentation and reports notifications of agency audits.
- Demonstrates full ownership for assigned centers.
- Performs all functions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma required
- Bookkeeping, billing and accounts receivable experience preferred
- 10-key proficiency
- Strong digital literacy covering financial systems and general office software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email
- Highly engaged, with confirmed skills in customer service, professionalism, conflict resolution and collaboration
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Effective personal organizational skills and skills in learning agility
- Work independently, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner by prioritizing work in a multi-tasking environment
- Ability to work overtime hours as vital and withstand long periods of sitting and frequent use of computer and telephone
- Overnight travel is occasionally required, travel between alternate center and office locations on occasion
- Salary range $18.50 - $20.00 p/hr.
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, generous paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.