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About the Role We're looking for a Payment Operations Specialist to help ensure our customers' payments are processed accurately, on time, and with an exceptional customer experience. This role is ...

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About the Role We're looking for a Payment Operations Specialist to help ensure our customers' payments are processed accurately, on time, and with an exceptional customer experience. This role is ...

Leveraging skills and experience in payment operations and working with a highly motivated technology-driven team. Responsibilities * Execute daily payment transaction and reconciliation activities.

Payment Operations Specialist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Authority Brands is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Operations Specialist to support our growing Payments Division. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in ...

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How much do payment operations specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for payment operations specialist in the United States is $62,966.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by Payment Operations Specialists, and how can they be addressed?

Payment Operations Specialists often encounter challenges such as handling high transaction volumes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and resolving payment discrepancies quickly. Staying organized and detail-oriented is essential to avoid errors and delays. Collaborating closely with finance, compliance, and customer service teams helps address issues efficiently and maintain smooth payment flows. Continuous learning about regulatory updates and leveraging automation tools can also enhance effectiveness in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Payment Operations Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Payment Operations Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial processes, often supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with payment processing systems, banking platforms, and regulatory compliance tools such as SWIFT, ACH, or ISO 20022 is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help you manage high transaction volumes and resolve discrepancies efficiently. These skills are essential for ensuring accuracy, minimizing risk, and maintaining smooth financial operations within an organization.

What are Payment Operations Specialists?

Payment Operations Specialists are professionals responsible for managing and monitoring financial transactions within an organization. They ensure that payments are processed accurately and efficiently, handle payment-related inquiries, and resolve any issues that arise during transactions. Additionally, they may work with internal teams and external partners to reconcile accounts, maintain compliance with financial regulations, and support process improvements in payment systems. Their role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and reliability of a company's financial operations.
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Infographic showing various Payment Operations Specialist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,966 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

PAYMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

GREATER NEVADA

Reno, NV

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

At Greater Nevada, our passion is helping more people Live Greater, including our members, communities, and each other.

With pride, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our members and the communities they live in through financial inclusion, education, and empowerment. Why? Simply because we believe that together, we Live Greater.

To do this, we practice C.A.R.E. with our Values:

  • WeCare Genuinely.
  • We build relationships because we know that we areGreater Together.
  • WeStay Trustworthyas we serve our communities.
  • "Be Bright"rings in our ears as we find custom solutions that meet our members' needs.
  • WeInspire One Another, our members, and our communities to re-imagine whatLiving Greater can be.
  • In every moment, weEnjoy the Experience. It's what has made the last 70 years greater and what we carry into the future as we continue to serve.

These values have guided us to become the largest Nevada-based credit union to touch the lives of more than88,500members and thousands upon thousands of people through our community and philanthropic work.

If you're enthusiastic, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you!


About The Position:

The Payment Operations Specialist is responsible for various payment strategies, data analysis tools and reporting to efficiently and accurately execute payment functions necessary to meet Operational objectives. This includes decision-making, posting transactions and managing exceptions across multiple payment channels such as ACH, check, Wire transfers, Mobile deposits, etc. They are also responsible for reconciling activity daily to ensure accurate accounting of funds. The Payment Operations Specialist is also responsible for reporting, and compliance with all NACHA Operating Rules, ECCHO rules, and other security and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Utilize multiple payment systems and programs to conduct in-house member transactions, resulting in timely and accurate posting of transactions. Specialists identify, investigate and resolve payment issues, review and analyze potential fraudulent activity, while utilizing various cross-functional systems. This role must also provide high-quality work within fast- paced timeframes.
  • Engage in DNA release system upgrades. Testing of new changes in the appropriate core test environment to ensure that all proposed functions are operating as expected. Conducting thorough testing and validation of paymentrelated functionalities including updating procedures and notifying all internal teams of relevant changes.
  • Facilitate various types of money movement requests required in accordance with company procedures as well as responding to transactional inquiries for Greater Nevada Credit Union and its subsidiaries. Suggest areas for process improvement with the Payment Operations Manager. This includes the identification of inefficiencies in current processes and resolution recommendations. Specialists must also stay updated on industry trends, regulations and best practices in the payment channels.
  • Participation in Payment Operations audits, assisting the team with gathering required materials and involvement in audit discussions as needed. This will include ensuring day-to-day transactions meet all regulatory and procedural guidelines as well as ensuring documentation is appropriately retained.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to handle sensitive member financial information with confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Previous Financial Institution experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • 2 (two) years of experience with ACH, Wire Transfers, Check clearing or other payment channel methods required.

Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to consistently participate in continued training and education to understand payment rules, laws and regulations.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Effective professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving, sound judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction, demonstrate proactive problem-solving capacity and to deal with multiple timeframes and deadlines across several channels and shifting priorities.
  • Strong and proven critical thinking skills to analyze situations, identify issues and look for effective solutions.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of your job, you may regularly be required to sit and use a keyboard, multiple monitors, mouse, and telephone (including repetitive motions with hands, fingers, arms, etc.) for extended periods of time. You may also frequently be required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, bend, and kneel.
  • You may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Location and Travel Requirements

The Payment Operations position is located in Reno and Carson City.


Compensation & Benefits

  • $20.19- $28.13 per hour
  • Compensation is dependent on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans, where we cover 90% of employee costs and about 75% of the costs for their dependents
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Supplemental insurance and life insurance plans
  • Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, 12 annual paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 floating wellness day and sabbatical leave after every seven years of employment
  • Paid time to volunteer and make a contribution to the community
  • Employee product and service discounts

Greater Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at Greater Nevada is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Greater Nevada prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.