Payment Processing Analyst
- Full-Time
- Houston, TX
- Camden Property Trust
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Summary
The Payment Processing Analyst is responsible for processing all forms of payments and associated activities according to schedule with acute attention to detail. He/she is also responsible for ensuring established policies and procedures relating to payments are followed. Additionally, the Payment Processing Analyst assists with special projects as assigned by the AP Disbursements Manager or Accounts Payable Manager.
Essential Functions
Creates payment groups, processes and as needed prints payments, remits and attachments for daily payment runs
Processes manual payment requests and void requests; reviews documentation for appropriate approvals
Remains current on the status of bank accounts and processes payments accordingly
Performs all aspects of positive pay file transmission to the bank(s) including confirmation of successful file upload and all associated controls to ensure accuracy and completeness of transmitted information
Maintains logs for tracking next payment numbers by bank account and payment type
Maintains payment registers for all payments
Obtains required approvals for disbursements
Reviews and analyzes payment data to ensure correct processing of payment
Reviews special handling requests of payments and processes accordingly
Matches payments/remittance copy to invoices as required
Provides support in daily activities of Scanning & Payment Center
Adheres to internal control structure for payment processing including the safeguarding of checks and check stock
Maintains confidentiality of disbursement information
Investigates discrepancies, apparent errors or deviations from established policy and/or procedures. Communicates and makes corrections as needed
Performs system testing and analysis for all payment processing related functions
Assists in the collection, preparation and analysis of information for internal audits, external audits and projects
Provides excellent customer service consistently to all customers
Follows Company and departmental policies
A team player with strong analytical skills and work ethic
Assists in special projects as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Associates Degree or higher preferred. Will consider relevant experience of 5 years or more.
3-5 years payment processing experience in a fast-paced working environment.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Oracle experience preferred
Effectively respond to inquiries and requests received from both internal and external sources.
Communicates positively, professionally, clearly and accurately.
Excellent telephone etiquette, oral and written communications.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
And here’s the fine print HR wants you to know
Job is intermittently sedentary but requires mobility (i.e., climb stairs)
Will use some repetitive motion of hand-wrist in using computer and writing
Must handle stressful, urgent, novel and diverse work situations on a daily basis
Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position
Works in a typical office setting
Hazards can be avoided with proper lifting techniques, SDS and general safety training
May require long hours and odd schedules (including weekends)
Position requires periodic travel by automobile to handle work-related activities
May require airline travel, out-of-town and /or overnight trips
Attendance and punctuality is essential for success in this position
Contact your HR team for the position’s Physical Demands Analysis
This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Camden may add or change responsibilities in order to meet business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
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The Payment Processing Analyst is responsible for processing all forms of payments and associated activities according to schedule with acute attention to detail. He/she is also responsible for ensuring established policies and procedures relating to payments are followed. Additionally, the Payment Processing Analyst assists with special projects as assigned by the AP Disbursements Manager or Accounts Payable Manager.
Essential Functions
Creates payment groups, processes and as needed prints payments, remits and attachments for daily payment runs
Processes manual payment requests and void requests; reviews documentation for appropriate approvals
Remains current on the status of bank accounts and processes payments accordingly
Performs all aspects of positive pay file transmission to the bank(s) including confirmation of successful file upload and all associated controls to ensure accuracy and completeness of transmitted information
Maintains logs for tracking next payment numbers by bank account and payment type
Maintains payment registers for all payments
Obtains required approvals for disbursements
Reviews and analyzes payment data to ensure correct processing of payment
Reviews special handling requests of payments and processes accordingly
Matches payments/remittance copy to invoices as required
Provides support in daily activities of Scanning & Payment Center
Adheres to internal control structure for payment processing including the safeguarding of checks and check stock
Maintains confidentiality of disbursement information
Investigates discrepancies, apparent errors or deviations from established policy and/or procedures. Communicates and makes corrections as needed
Performs system testing and analysis for all payment processing related functions
Assists in the collection, preparation and analysis of information for internal audits, external audits and projects
Provides excellent customer service consistently to all customers
Follows Company and departmental policies
A team player with strong analytical skills and work ethic
Assists in special projects as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma required.
Associates Degree or higher preferred. Will consider relevant experience of 5 years or more.
3-5 years payment processing experience in a fast-paced working environment.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Oracle experience preferred
Effectively respond to inquiries and requests received from both internal and external sources.
Communicates positively, professionally, clearly and accurately.
Excellent telephone etiquette, oral and written communications.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
And here’s the fine print HR wants you to know
Job is intermittently sedentary but requires mobility (i.e., climb stairs)
Will use some repetitive motion of hand-wrist in using computer and writing
Must handle stressful, urgent, novel and diverse work situations on a daily basis
Emotional stability and personal maturity are important attributes in this position
Works in a typical office setting
Hazards can be avoided with proper lifting techniques, SDS and general safety training
May require long hours and odd schedules (including weekends)
Position requires periodic travel by automobile to handle work-related activities
May require airline travel, out-of-town and /or overnight trips
Attendance and punctuality is essential for success in this position
Contact your HR team for the position’s Physical Demands Analysis
This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Camden may add or change responsibilities in order to meet business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
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