Junior Benefits Payments Analyst | Process Improvement

Advanced Tech Placement; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Tech Placement seeks a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Analyst to support the Benefits Payments organization. You will analyze financial data, review processes, and help improve payment accuracy and reporting.

The role emphasizes Excel expertise, data integrity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A finance or accounting background and a willingness to work onsite five days a week are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in financial operations, accounting, banking, payment processing, or business analysis
• Foundation in financial transactions, reconciliations, and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, data organization)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work onsite five days per week
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Review financial and benefits payment data for accuracy, completeness, and discrepancies
• Assist with payment reconciliations, investigate exceptions, and coordinate resolution with appropriate teams
• Analyze existing workflows and recommend practical improvements to business processes and applications
• Prepare and maintain Excel reports to track payment activity, operational performance, and outstanding issues
• Gather and document business requirements, procedures, and process changes
• Support testing and validation of system enhancements affecting payment processing and reporting
• Communicate findings, status updates, and issues to management and internal partners
• Follow established procedures for handling confidential financial and participant information

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Task management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Advanced Tech Placement seeks a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Analyst to support the Benefits Payments organization. You will analyze financial data, review processes, and help improve payment accuracy and reporting.

The role emphasizes Excel expertise, data integrity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A finance or accounting background and a willingness to work onsite five days a week are required.