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Finance Associate, Payment Specialist | The College Board | Reston, VA

The College Board, a national educational organization, is conducting a search for a Finance Associate, Payment Specialist,, who will be resident in our Reston, VA Office.

Position Summary
Responsible for processing payment, refund and account adjustments timely and accurately.  Perform investigation, processing, collection and reporting of all Credit Card Chargeback (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover) items. Perform investigation, processing, collection and reporting of all Electronic Check and Paper Check Returned Payment items. Perform all refund and cancellation requests generated from College Board Operations and Ecommerce reporting (Exceptions, Fulfillment). Respond to all inquiries related to credit card and check processes that relate to SAT order processing. Assist Finance team with reconciliation and reporting as needed.  Provide backup for check payment processing.

Responsibilities
  • Credit Card chargeback monitoring, research, processing, collections and reporting. 
  • Fraud Investigation of incoming transactions
  • ECP return monitoring, research, processing, collections and reporting.
  • Receive, process, collect and report on all RTM check items received from Wachovia and CyberCollect.
  • Provide monthly reporting to Finance Management regarding Chargeback's/Returns received and/or represented.
  • Provide bi-monthly entries and reporting to Ecommerce Cash Accountant regarding Chargeback/Returns received and/or represented for Lawson entries.
  • Provide bi-monthly entries and reporting to Ecommerce Cash Accountant regarding ECP and RTM check items.
  • Provide customer service related support for questions regarding SAT electronic billing and returned check items.
  • Update program applications, as needed, with Chargeback/Returns received and or/represented.
  • Communicate with ACS (vendor) on documentation backup as needed.
  • Assist with other Credit Card Reconciliation responsibilities as needed.
  • Assist with data entry and merchant account tracking
  • Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Technical or Professional Certificate in accounting or related field, plus two to four years of directly-related, progressively responsible work experience in financial record keeping including spreadsheet preparation,  analysis and reconciliation.  Direct experience working with credit card payments and charge backs necessary.  Must possess strong customer service skills and be able to deal with difficult customer situations with a calm and professional demeanor.  Completed College coursework may be substituted for experience if applicable.
Additional Requirements
  • Good knowledge of computer technology, including word processing, spreadsheet and data base management applications
  • Thorough knowledge of basic financial processes and accounting terminology
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with others
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly collaborative and consultative
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities effectively
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Experience with Lawson financial preferred

Apply
If you are interested in joining the College Board and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to APPLY by following the link below to send us your resume and a brief introductory cover letter that includes salary expectations. 

Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.

Mission
The College Board's mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.

The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required.  Please understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:

http://thecollegeboard.contacthr.com/21687360





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