Payment Processing Specialist

Landstar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Landstar in Jacksonville seeks a Payment Processing Specialist to join our finance team. You will process electronic and manual payments, post complex payments and adjustments, and reconcile customer accounts in a high-volume environment. Experience with Excel, pivot tables, and basic accounting concepts is valued.

A GED and one year of office administration are required. This full-time role offers daytime hours and a pay range of $17.50–$18.50 per hour, with commuting flexibility and potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of office administration experience required.
• Experience with accounts receivable processes, banking, or related financial functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process electronic and manual payments
• Post complex payments and adjustments to customer accounts from bank lockboxes and online reports
• Adjust and post corrections to payments
• Resolve unapplied cash, over payments and duplicate payments, for proper application or refund
• Write off appropriate credits to correspond with refunds
• Ensure timely and accurate postings in a high-volume environment

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Discrepancy resolution

Accounts receivable

Education

GED or higher

Tools

Pivot tables

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Job description

Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry’s most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 am – 4 pm or 7:30 am – 4 pm (flexible lunch hour)

Salary: $17.50 - $18.50, depending on experience

What work will you perform?

As a Payment Processing Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring customer payments are accurately processed, posted, and reconciled. You’ll manage a variety of electronic and manual payments, research and resolve unapplied or duplicate payments, and make necessary adjustments to customer accounts. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and keeping financial information accurate and organized. Experience with Excel and basic accounting concepts, including debits and credits, will be valuable in this role as you begin or expand your career in transportation and logistics.

• Process electronic and manual payments
• Post complex payments and adjustments to customer accounts from bank lockboxes and online reports
• Adjust and post corrections to payments
• Resolve unapplied cash, over payments and duplicate payments, for proper application or refund
• Write off appropriate credits to correspond with refunds
• Ensure timely and accurate postings in a high-volume environment

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of office administration experience required

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• 6 months of experience with accounts receivable processes, banking, or related financial functions

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strength with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (intermediate experience including pivot tables, V lookup, X lookup).
• Professional demeanor; effectively collaborate with peers for resolution
• Strong attention to detail; ability to catch discrepancies
• Capacity to investigate and research discrepancies
• Strong math skills with emphasis in financials; understanding of debits/credits
• Ability to work independently
• This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to [e-mail].

Privacy Policy

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