Rate Specialist

San Andreas Regional Center•San Jose, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters. San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business-related field.
Excellent communication skills as they will be interacting with internal and external parties regarding complex rate related issues.
At least five years of increasingly related responsible experience.
Ability to perform work requiring independent judgment, following complicated oral and written instructions.
Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines that accommodate exterior mandated timelines.
Ability to write and speak professionally as position is required to make effective presentations.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills and knowledge of general accounting procedures is required.

Nice To Haves

Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, or the ability to provide for independent transportation.

Responsibilities

Support Fiscal Supervisor-Rates with all aspects of the vendorization process pertaining to rates, including, but not limited to reviewing vendor applications, drafting vendor correspondence, rate additions, deletions, and terminations
Maintain rates to ensure proper use within Schedule of Maximum Allowance of Reimbursement, Medical or State Median set Rates and Guidelines.
Maintain service codes to ensure proper use within Title 17 Regulations, Statutory Requirements and Guidelines and proper use of accounts.
Manage and implement various rate increases/changes due to DDS mandated rate additions and/or adjustments.
Interacts with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Rates and Fiscal Compliance Section regarding rates vendorization and/or other fiscal issues
Reviews rate information and acts as rate resource person for the agency.
Serve as liaison between the fiscal and community services departments for vendorization and rate issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.