Payments & Reporting Specialist

Merck & Co.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Payments & Reporting Specialist with 2-4 years of experience to support governing operations within the Payments team.

This contract role focuses on timely processing of fees and rebates, contract term analysis, and supporting reporting and process improvements. The role offers hands-on responsibilities across cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations while contributing to efficiency initiatives and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in payments, contracting, data analysis, or financial operations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with reporting tools; experience with SAP, Shift, RMUS, Power BI, or Sapphire is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze complex data sets and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Fee & Rebate Administration: Manage end-to-end processing of fees and rebates tied to contract obligations, ensuring alignment with business rules and timelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Account Management and Contract Development to ensure contract execution and resolve issues.
• Contract Review & Reporting: Analyze terms of new/renewed contracts to guide fee/rebate processing and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Operational Support & Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to workflows, documentation, or reporting.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/analytics/information systems

Tools

SAP

Shift

RMUS

Power BI

Sapphire

Job description

Payments & Reporting Specialist

We are seeking a skilled and driven professional with 2-4 years of experience to support key operations within our Payments team. This contract role focuses on managing the accurate and timely processing of fees and rebates, analyzing contract terms (new and renewal), and supporting reporting and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a solid grasp of contract operations or financial processes. This is a hands‑on role that offers cross‑functional exposure and the opportunity to contribute to process efficiency and strategic insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fee & Rebate Administration

• Manage and support the end-to-end processing of fees and rebates tied to contract obligations, ensuring alignment with business rules and timelines.
• Validate transaction accuracy and assist in resolving discrepancies to ensure financial compliance.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Account Management and Contract Development teams to ensure seamless contract execution and timely resolution of issues.
• Contribute to discussions that help improve internal processes and customer support around payment operations.

3. Contract Review & Reporting

• Assist in analyzing terms of new and renewed contracts to guide fee/rebate processing.
• Generate, review, and distribute reports that help internal stakeholders track contract performance and financial accuracy.

4. Operational Support & Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to existing workflows, documentation, or reporting approaches.
• Support updates to standard operating procedures to reflect best practices and evolving system capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in payments, contracting, data analysis, or financial operations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with reporting tools; experience with SAP, Shift, RMUS, Power BI, or Sapphire is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze complex data sets and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience navigating evolving systems and processes with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Attributes

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized.
• Proactive and capable of balancing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in both structured and ambiguous environments, with a focus on outcomes and efficiency.