Senior Payments Operations & Analytics Lead

Barnes-; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education is seeking a Sr. Accounting Operations Analyst to oversee payment operations, recovery programs, and KPI reporting. The role collaborates with Accounting, Financial Reporting, Sales Audit, and external partners to ensure accurate tracking, reconciliations, and month-end close support.

The hybrid position is based in Florham Park, NJ, with three in-office days per week. A strong focus on process improvement, controls, and reporting automation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, financial operations, accounting operations, payment operations, or a related analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation, validation, and distribution of recurring and ad hoc reporting related to rental activity, recovery performance, payment processing, chargebacks, fees, and other tender-related activity; ensure reporting definitions and schedules are maintained and consistently applied.
• Perform reconciliation and variance analysis for payment operations-related balances and activity; partner with General Accounting and Financial Reporting to resolve discrepancies and support financial accuracy for month-end close and reporting.
• Support administration of the rental and collections lifecycle by monitoring rental activity and account status, ensuring accurate and timely transmission of records to and from external collection agencies, and maintaining appropriate documentation and controls.

Skills

Analytical

Cross-functional coordination

Advanced Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft GL

Job description

Barnes & Noble Education is seeking a Sr. Accounting Operations Analyst to oversee payment operations, recovery programs, and KPI reporting. The role collaborates with Accounting, Financial Reporting, Sales Audit, and external partners to ensure accurate tracking, reconciliations, and month-end close support.

The hybrid position is based in Florham Park, NJ, with three in-office days per week. A strong focus on process improvement, controls, and reporting automation is required.