Accounting Systems Analyst

Aston Carter•Miami, FL

1d•$45 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounting Systems Analyst for a contract position in Miami, FL. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert for merchant payment acceptance, addressing daily payment issues, and managing escalations. The analyst will lead initiatives to enhance payment flows, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform in-depth data analyses to identify root causes, trends, and optimization opportunities. A key part of the role includes developing and maintaining insightful dashboards and reports.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in payments, money movement, or merchant payment acceptance.
Strong hands-on experience with payment gateways and payment processing workflows.
Advanced SQL skills with experience pulling and analyzing large data sets.
Experience building and interpreting reports and dashboards using Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed investigations and translate findings into actionable insights.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working for or closely with a payment gateway provider is strongly preferred.
Proven capability to operate independently and manage workstreams in a niche, complex environment.

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve complex payment-related issues across gateways, processors, and internal platforms.
Lead and support ad hoc projects aimed at improving payment flow into and out of the business.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all payment processes.
Perform deep-dive data analysis and investigations, identifying root causes, trends, and opportunities for optimization.
Write and execute SQL queries to pull, analyze, and validate data across payment platforms.
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting using Power BI, translating data into clear insights.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, product, technology, compliance, and external vendors.
Provide clear analysis and recommendations, including roadmaps for process improvements and system enhancements.
Conduct detailed reviews of payment data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and operational transparency.