Payment Operations Specialist

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Job Title

Payment Operations Specialist

What does a successful Payment Operations Specialist do?

A successful Payment Operations Specialist at Fiserv is responsible for maintaining the Remittance Processing Pipeline to optimize BillPay payments delivery. This role involves performing critical tasks that support the accurate and efficient processing of payments for thousands of customers. The Specialist will be an expert in Fiserv's Bill Payment processing, solving complex problems, and providing remittance expertise to both internal and external business partners. This role requires a proactive, analytical problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Maintain and optimize the Remittance Processing Pipeline for BillPay payments.

• Implement new billers for electronic payments.

• Participate in and occasionally lead meetings with billers, clients, and internal business partners to support remittance implementations and projects.

• Update existing payment direction rules based on biller needs.

• Utilize SQL queries to search databases and conduct research.

• Research and analyze existing payment direction rules and consumer payment behavior to ensure optimal setup for electronic remittance and payment accuracy.

• Analyze payment delivery methods and existing rules to drive higher electronic rates.

• Respond to biller and internal partner inquiries related to payment remittance.

What you will need to have:

• 1+ years of experience in customer or client service.

• 1+ years of experience in managing and completing various work assignments in support of billers and payment processing.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

• Proficiency in SQL for database queries and research.

What would be great to have:

• 1+ years of experience in banking or bill payment.

• Knowledge of SQL, SSRS, SSAS, ODS, EDW, or other data collection and presentation applications.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel.

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience; business, mathematics, or statistics degree a plus.

Sponsorship: You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

How you will work:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

• This is a full-time, direct-hire position, and no contract options for unsolicited agency submissions will be considered.

• All offers of employment are contingent on standard background checks. Fiserv and certain of its affiliated companies are federal, state, and/or local government contractors. Should this position support a Federal Government contract, now or in the future, the successful candidate will be subject to a background check conducted by the U.S. Government to determine eligibility and suitability for federal contract employment for public trust or sensitive positions. Positions that support state and/or local contracts also may require additional background checks to determine eligibility and suitability.

Perks at Work:

• We’re #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.

• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Unlimited Recharge & Refuel for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.

• Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.

• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.

• Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.

• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $98,400.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

This position is not eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and is also not eligible to earn commissions.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:

• Apply using your legal name

• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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Note to agencies:

Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

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