Payment Processing Clerk

Tharp Consulting; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in East Lansing is looking for a Payment Processing Associate to handle high-volume, mission-critical payment processing for public-sector and commercial clients. You will review and process payments, verify data accuracy, and document results.

You will use imaging and transaction processing systems to resolve discrepancies, escalate complex cases, and maintain quality and service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and payment processing.
• Ability to follow defined procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence with imaging and transaction processing systems.
• Accountability and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review and process incoming payments according to procedures.
• Verify data accuracy and ensure quality and service standards.
• Reconcile exceptions and resolve processing issues.
• Use imaging tools to research and correct payment problems.
• Escalate complex cases and document findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural fidelity

Data handling

Tools

Imaging systems

Transaction processing software

Job description

Payment Processing Associate

responsible for high-volume, mission-critical transaction processing for public-sector and commercial clients.

Key Duties Include

• Review and process incoming payments according to established procedures.


• Verify data accuracy and ensure compliance with quality and service standards.


• Reconcile exceptions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve processing issues.


• Use technology platforms and imaging tools to research and correct payment-related problems.


• Escalate complex cases and provide clear documentation of findings and outcomes.

Required Skills/qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling and payment processing.


• Ability to follow defined procedures and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.


• Competence with imaging and transaction processing systems/technology.


• Accountability, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.