Payment Specialist

The Payment Specialist confirms and balances all daily consumer payment postings performed by Posting Clerks. They are responsible for monitoring and performing quality checks, balancing physical payments to bank deposits and performing research to resolve exceptions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Physical Payment Balancing & Reconciliation: Balancing and confirming physical consumer payments posted by the GGN Posting Team.
• Deposit Management: Preparing, scanning and verifying the accuracy of deposits to send to the bank.
• Exception Management: Performing research to resolve exceptions, including unidentified payments. Calling on exceptions and reaching out to other departments as needed.
• Bank Report Reconciliation: Reconciling bank reports to postings and forwarding wires to appropriate teams.
• Automated Payment Reconciliation: Verifying daily reconciliation for automated payments.
• Exception Resolution: Tracking all payment exceptions and forwarding to the correct party.
• Payment Posting: Posting consumer payments to accounts.
• Other: Performing other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma     

EXPERIENCE:  1 year minimum job-related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and handling difficult reconciliations; Confident in oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete daily balancing reports.
• Maintain a collaborative work environment while abiding to our company’s standard of professional ethics and behavior.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS.

EDUCATION:  Associate's                 FIELD OF STUDY:  Accounting; Business

EXPERIENCE:  Accounting experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Accounting knowledge
• Proficiency with MS Office (word, excel)
• 10 key experience
• Detail oriented

If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:

• Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.

• Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.

• Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.

• Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.

• Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.

• Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.

• Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.

• New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.

• Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.

Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU.  We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.

About Us

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact Talent@mcmcg.com.