Senior Payment Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Position Summary :

Responsible for overseeing and managing the daily reporting and analytics functions related to payment processing. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions, performs payment reconciliations, produces comprehensive reports, and drives continuous process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Manages and monitors daily payment processing operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.

Reconciles incoming and outgoing payments, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.

Prepares and distributes detailed payment activity reports, highlighting trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborates with internal teams, including Accounting, Collections, and Customer Service, to resolve complex payment issues and ensure proper application.

Supports financial audits by providing documentation, analysis, and explanations related to payment transactions.

Serves as the primary contact for accounting during daily and monthly reconciliations, assisting in variance resolution.

Analyzes transaction data and exception reports to identify risks and recommend process enhancements.

Contributes to the development and maintenance of payment processing policies, procedures, and system updates.

Assists with process mapping and documentation to support operational clarity and consistency.

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to departmental and organizational policies.

Qualifications and Competencies Required

Required Experience :

Minimum 5 years previous experience in Accounting / Finance, payment processing, financial analysis, or a related role.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Skills Required :

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities by skillfully gathering, researching, and interpreting data to identify root causes and develop effective, data-driven solutions.

Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats; actively listens, seeks clarification when needed, and presents information—particularly numerical data—with accuracy and professionalism.

Maintains confidentiality and emotional composure while fostering a collaborative environment; listens respectfully, remains receptive to feedback, and contributes to a positive and team-oriented workplace culture.

Treating others with professionalism and respect, demonstrates integrity in all interactions, and adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and core values.

Consistently meets attendance expectations, takes ownership of responsibilities, adapts well to change, and proactively seeks ways to support colleagues and improve team performance.

Overtime required – required on an as needed basis.

Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.

Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities : Atlanta, GA

Qualifications Preferred :

Understanding of cost accounting is a plus.

Experience in the accounting and processing of automobile loans and funding is strongly desired.

Experience with data and data analysis

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environmen t The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required 10% of the time.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees with an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and / or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.