Hybrid Payment Operations Analyst I

Arise Financial; Canton (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Arise Financial is seeking a Payment Operations Specialist I to support the day-to-day processing of payment transactions, ensuring member accounts stay accurate and payments move smoothly. This entry-level role offers a foundation in ACH, check processing, and electronic payments within a collaborative team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with payment systems and regulatory requirements while contributing to a reliable member experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Communications, or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of financial institution, payment processing, banking, or operations experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of payment processing concepts; knowledge of ACH or NACHA rules is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process routine payment transactions, including ACH, check clearing, and basic electronic payments.
• Perform daily balancing and reconciliation to ensure transaction accuracy.
• Review payment documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Complete routine transaction processing, data entry, and operational tasks.
• Manage assigned queues and support daily department workflows.
• Identify and elevate exceptions, discrepancies, or unusual activity to the appropriate team members.
• Follow applicable payment rules, regulatory requirements, security standards, and internal controls.
• Build knowledge of payment systems, procedures, and industry requirements while contributing to a reliable member experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Learning agility

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/Management/Communications

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arise Financial is seeking a Payment Operations Specialist I to support the day-to-day processing of payment transactions, ensuring member accounts stay accurate and payments move smoothly. This entry-level role offers a foundation in ACH, check processing, and electronic payments within a collaborative team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with payment systems and regulatory requirements while contributing to a reliable member experience in a fast-paced environment.