Senior Payments Operations & Collections Analyst

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Ridgedale Park (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) seeks a Sr. Accounting Operations Analyst to oversee payment operations and recovery programs. You will own recurring and ad hoc reporting, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close and accruals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with external agencies, monitoring fees and chargebacks, and driving process improvements. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance with 5+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, financial operations, accounting operations, or payment operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with reporting tools and databases (e.g., Access, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and distribute recurring and ad hoc reporting on rental activity, recovery performance, payment processing, fees, and related activity.
• Perform reconciliations and variance analysis for payment operations balances.
• Support month-end close and accruals for payment operations programs and expenses.
• Coordinate with collection agencies and internal partners to allocate receipts and support action plans.
• Monitor non-return fees and chargebacks to identify trends and control opportunities.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development for payment operations.
• Lead or support process improvements and automation initiatives for reporting and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

PeopleSoft General Ledger

Job description

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) seeks a Sr. Accounting Operations Analyst to oversee payment operations and recovery programs. You will own recurring and ad hoc reporting, perform reconciliations, and support month-end close and accruals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with external agencies, monitoring fees and chargebacks, and driving process improvements. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance with 5+ years of experience is required.