Payments Strategy Analyst

The Payments Strategy Analyst will conduct reconciliation and reporting of certain accounts receivable activity in the U.S. and Canada, including analyses of credit card fees. They will participate in monthly closes by completing assigned journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting. They are responsible for the verification of third-party credit card transmission and settlement in the U.S. and Canada. They will post cash receipts timely and accurately to the appropriate accounts. They will also research and resolve credit card discrepancies and customer service issues.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily verification that all credit card transactions processed through Point-of-Sale and order entry systems were transmitted for settlement and received by third party processors. Reconciliation and posting of incoming cash receipts and checks timely and accurately (i.e. Third-Party Credit Cards, Customer Wires, Business / Retail Lockbox, Intl. Trade, etc.). Research and resolve any out-of-balances including credit card discrepancies and lockbox exceptions.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes by completing assigned journal entries and reconciliations timely and accurately and prepare miscellaneous billings. Responsible for preparation of Financial Review schedules relating to DSO and Payment Tenders.
• Responsible for review and reconciliation of A/R activities and assigned balance sheet accounts in the US and Canada, including but not limited to incoming wires, sales/tender balancing, Pin Debit, FDR, etc. Use judgment to research/resolve out of balance and customer service issues.
• Prepare monthly reporting and analyses of credit card fees, US card fee accrual, US card fee allocation, and sales mix analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance Related Discipline
• 2-4 Years of Job-Related Experience
• Strong Written / Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to Multi-Task Under Tight Deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Ability to Work a Flexible Work Schedule During Monthly and Year-End Closes

Preferred:

• Knowledge of JD Edwards System

All gender identities and orientations are encouraged to apply.

Please let Tiffany know if you request any accommodations for interview, we are happy to make any accommodation needed.