Payment Specialist

MSD

. Review executed contracts and set up payees and budget schedules according to signed contracts .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $71,900 - $113,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payment processing, budgeting, and financial documentation management while maintaining strong organizational and analytical skills. Proficient in handling customer queries and collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.

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Payment ProcessingBudgetingMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServiceOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Payment HandlingData Summary DevelopmentPayment ReconciliationContract ReviewGAAP Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ActClinical ResearchRecords ManagementMatrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review executed contracts and set up payees and budget schedules according to signed contracts
Initiate site payments according to policies and guidelines
Process site payments for completed visits, completed milestones, and pass-through expense reimbursements according to GAAP and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Route and track payments for approval
Answer internal and external customer queries regarding payments and budgets
Maintain information in databases and other tools
Organize, store, archive, and retrieve contracts and payment documentation
Coordinate records management practices and policy with sponsor records management groups
Develop and maintain data summary and payment reconciliation reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED
Minimum of 1 year experience specific to payment processing
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effectiveness working independently, collaboratively with peers and in cross-functional teams
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities within a matrix environment
Knowledge of budgeting, clinical research, finance, payment handling, payment processing, and oral communications
No visa sponsorship
Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Remote work arrangement