Remote Payments & Reconciliation Specialist

MCI Careers; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MCI is seeking an Accounting and Payments Specialist to support daily payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting from a remote USA-based role. You will back up the Payment Processing Coordinator and assist the Finance Director with month-end activities.

The ideal candidate has about 5 years in accounting/finance with strong Excel skills and experience reconciling large data sets across multiple systems. This position offers regular daytime hours and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, payment processing, banking, reconciliation, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Demonstrated experience with financial reconciliation and working with large amounts of financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working with multiple systems, payment processors, and financial accounts.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage daily deadlines and prioritize competing tasks.
• Strong ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily backup and support to the Payment Processing Coordinator with high-volume payment processing activities.
• Reconcile payment activity across 10+ payment processors and investigate discrepancies.
• Track and manage NSFs and chargebacks.
• Process payment batches accurately and within required deadlines.
• Prepare daily client remittances.
• Process and issue refunds in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and related financial activities.
• Reconcile processor reports, collections, bank statements, and client payable balances.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Work across multiple systems and payment platforms to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Cross-train on payment processing and finance functions to provide reliable backup coverage.
• Support the Finance team with additional accounting and reconciliation activities as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

Job description

MCI is seeking an Accounting and Payments Specialist to support daily payment processing, reconciliation, and reporting from a remote USA-based role. You will back up the Payment Processing Coordinator and assist the Finance Director with month-end activities.

The ideal candidate has about 5 years in accounting/finance with strong Excel skills and experience reconciling large data sets across multiple systems. This position offers regular daytime hours and remote work flexibility.