Finance - Provider Payment & Accounts Payable Supervisor

crystalstairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision (employer paid 3

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee,

401k Matching Options

Flexible Spending

Mutual of Omaha benefits

Paid Holidays

Growth & Development Opportunities

Learning Management System

Job summary

Crystal Stairs, Inc. seeks a Provider Payment & Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee weekly provider payments and AP processing on-site in Los Angeles. The role ensures compliance with contracts, deadlines, and agency policies while maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance and solid experience with nonprofit accounting, data analysis, and audit support. Competitive benefits accompany this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting practices for non-profit organizations.
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee weekly provider payments and accounts payable processing.
• Ensure payments align with contracts, deadlines, and agency policies.
• Review transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Handle overpayments, stale-dated checks, and payment adjustments.
• Prepare 1099 reporting and assist with audits and controls.

Skills

Non-profit accounting

Accounting data analysis

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Our Core Values

Excellence * Relationships * Integrity

Empowerment

Location:100% Onsite - Los Angeles CA 90056

Crystal Stairs is one of the largest private non-profit child development corporations in the State of California. We help families locate affordable and appropriate childcare through a variety of services, working with childcare providers, educators, advocates, and community members to positively impact the lives of more than 30,000 children each year.

Provider Payment & Accounts Payable Supervisor

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Provider Payment & Accounts Payable Supervisor who will be responsible for supervision and oversight of the timely and accurate processing of weekly provider payments, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, payment deadlines, agency policies, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities, Oversight & Leadership:

• Monitor and maintain quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of provider payment processes, including payments issued via check and direct deposit.


• Review provider payment transactions for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness and resolve discrepancies as needed.


• Prepare and coordinate correspondence related to overpayments, stale-dated checks, forged endorsements, payment adjustments, and other payment exceptions.


• Review and approve stop-payment requests, garnishments, union dues, and other payment-related deductions and adjustments.


• Ensure accurate collection, maintenance, and reporting of taxpayer information for childcare providers and accounts payable vendors, including preparation and filing of annual 1099 returns.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls and payment procedures; recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.


• Supervise payment processing staff, including assigning work, providing training and guidance, monitoring performance, conducting evaluations, and supporting professional development.


• Monitor productivity and workload distribution to ensure service levels and departmental goals are achieved.


• Prepare provider payment statistics, management reports, and ad hoc analyses to support operational and strategic decision‑making.


• Assist with testing, implementation, and ongoing enhancements of accounting and payment processing systems.


• Prepare, review, and submit required contract reports and deliverables, including those related to the DPSS Stage 1 contract.


• Review and approve Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring appropriate approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with agency policies and procedures.


• Coordinate and support quarterly, annual, and external audits by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with corrective action plans as needed.


• Investigate and resolve escalated issues from providers, vendors, internal departments, and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.


• Review existing payment workflows and operational processes on an ongoing basis to ensure continued effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.


• Collaborate with program supervisors, management, and cross‑functional teams to support departmental and agency goals.


• Represent the agency at meetings, trainings, professional associations, and community events as required.


• Work with very confidential agency information.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures for non‑profit organizations combined with understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.


• Knowledge of complex accounting data in a business environment required.


• Considerable accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong multi-tasking and organization skills


• Analytical with ability to identify cause of variances


• Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle priorities


• Must work independently.

EDUCATION:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance

Total Package of Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer


• Pet Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children


• 401k Matching Options


• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)


• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)


• Generous Sick and Vacation Time


• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)


• Opportunity for Growth and Development


• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a 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, gender identification, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc., please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org