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Aztec Group

Senior Payments Officer

Radnor, OH · On-site

About the role: Reports to the Banking Relationship Manager The Senior Payments Officer will ... Ensure payment activity is completed accurately and within agreed service level agreements ...

Aztec Group

Senior Payments Officer

Radnor, PA · Hybrid

About the role: Reports to the Banking Relationship Manager The Senior Payments Officer will ... Ensure payment activity is completed accurately and within agreed service level agreements ...

Nium

Chief Payments Officer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$252K - $315K/yr

The Chief Payments Officer is the person who owns the infrastructure that makes all of it possible ... Ensure payment operations remain within regulatory policy and best practice across all 40+ licensed ...

Nium

Chief Payments Officer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Chief Payments Officer is the person who owns the infrastructure that makes all of it possible ... Ensure payment operations remain within regulatory policy and best practice across all 40+ licensed ...

Nium

Chief Payments Officer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Chief Payments Officer is the person who owns the infrastructure that makes all of it possible ... Ensure payment operations remain within regulatory policy and best practice across all 40+ licensed ...

Nium

The Chief Payments Officer is the person who owns the infrastructure that makes all of it possible ... Ensure payment operations remain within regulatory policy and best practice across all 40+ licensed ...

Nium

Chief Payments Officer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Chief Payments Officer is the person who owns the infrastructure that makes all of it possible ... Ensure payment operations remain within regulatory policy and best practice across all 40+ licensed ...

Hillsboro Health

Payment Posting Specialist

Hillsboro, IL · On-site

$18.90 - $23.63/hr

The Payment Posting Specialist is responsible for accurately posting patient and insurance payments ... Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse. Salary ...

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How much do payment officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for payment officer in the United States is $62,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a payment officer?

Payment Officers are financial professionals responsible for processing, verifying, and managing payments within an organization. They ensure that all transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. Payment Officers often work closely with accounting, procurement, and banking teams to facilitate smooth financial operations. Their duties may also include reconciling payment records, addressing payment discrepancies, and preparing financial reports.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payment officer?

To thrive as a Payment Officer, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in finance or accounting, often supported by a relevant degree or professional certification. Familiarity with payment processing systems, accounting software, and compliance tools such as SAP, Oracle, or SWIFT is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, integrity, and effective communication are important soft skills for managing transactions and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. These skills ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in processing payments, which are critical to maintaining trust and operational continuity.

What are the main challenges a payment officer faces when ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing?

Payment Officers often encounter challenges such as managing high transaction volumes, meeting strict deadlines, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. They must also coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies or delays quickly. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential for minimizing errors and maintaining the integrity of payment processes.

What is the difference between Payment Officer vs Accounts Payable Clerk?

AspectPayment OfficerAccounts Payable Clerk
Primary RoleProcessing payments, verifying transactions, ensuring accurate disbursementsManaging vendor invoices, recording payables, reconciling accounts
Required SkillsFinancial accuracy, attention to detail, knowledge of payment systemsData entry, invoice processing, basic accounting skills
Work EnvironmentFinance departments, banks, corporate officesFinance teams, accounting departments, corporate offices
CertificationsGenerally not required, but accounting or finance certifications helpfulLikewise, certifications like QuickBooks or basic accounting courses are beneficial

While both roles involve financial transactions, a Payment Officer primarily handles processing and verifying payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. An Accounts Payable Clerk focuses on managing vendor invoices and recording payables. Both positions require attention to detail and familiarity with financial systems, often working within similar environments.

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Infographic showing various Payment Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,148 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Senior Payments Officer

Radnor, OH • On-site

Aztec Group
Nonresidential Properties Rental • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare, input, review, and support the release of payments through US bank portals and payment platforms in accordance with internal procedures and approval requirements.

  • Process and support US payment activity across applicable payment methods, including ACH, domestic wires, Fedwire, check payments, book transfers, and SWIFT or international wires where required.

  • Support routine payment administration, including payment status checks, bank portal confirmations, returned or rejected payment follow-up, and maintenance of payment records.

Job description

At Aztec, we're committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn't exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.
About the role:
Reports to the Banking Relationship Manager
The Senior Payments Officer will support the US Banking Team in the accurate, timely, and controlled processing of client payment activity across US banking platforms and payment channels. The role will help ensure payments are processed in line with internal deadlines, bank cut-off times, approval requirements, and applicable control standards.
Key responsibilities:
  • Prepare, input, review, and support the release of payments through US bank portals and payment platforms in accordance with internal procedures and approval requirements.
  • Process and support US payment activity across applicable payment methods, including ACH, domestic wires, Fedwire, check payments, book transfers, and SWIFT or international wires where required.
  • Ensure payment activity is completed accurately and within agreed service level agreements, internal deadlines, and relevant US bank cut-off times.
  • Assist with supporting processes that promote straight-through processing, reduce manual intervention, and improve payment data quality.
  • Coordinate with the wider Banking Team, Payments Center of Excellence, Operations, and client-facing teams to resolve payment queries and provide guidance on US banking requirements.
  • Follow the relevant payment control framework, including maker/checker controls, segregation of duties, approval evidence, audit trail requirements, exception handling, and escalation procedures.
  • Support routine payment administration, including payment status checks, bank portal confirmations, returned or rejected payment follow-up, and maintenance of payment records.
  • Provide support on ad hoc projects related to US payment operations, banking platform enhancements, process improvement, and control transformation.

Skills, knowledge, expertise:
  • 4+ years of experience in a financial service, banking operations, treasury, cash management, or payments role is preferred.
  • Experience preparing, inputting, reviewing, or supporting payment release activity within a controlled banking environment is essential.
  • Working knowledge of US payment rails and banking channels, including ACH, domestic wires, Fedwire, bank portals, and SWIFT or international wires, is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of payment controls, fraud prevention, approval workflows, segregation of duties, exception management, and audit trail expectations.
  • Competent computer skills, including experience using banking platforms, payment systems, Microsoft Office, and workflow or case-management tools.
  • High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage time-sensitive payment activity.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, client-facing teams, banks, and other business contacts.

Training will be provided on internal procedures, US banking requirements, payment controls, and the banking systems used by the team. The successful candidate will need to learn new systems quickly, apply controls consistently, and work collaboratively with colleagues, client-facing teams, and banking partners.
We understand that everyone has different needs, and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Flexible, hybrid working
  • Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance, including eye care
  • Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
  • Worldwide travel insurance
  • Health and wellbeing programmes
  • On-site parking

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