Analyst Treasury Merchant Services

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose! Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of related work experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Regular attendance required
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Adherence to company work hours and professional standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in merchant processing or treasury operations preferred
Experience with Private Label Credit Card & Co-Brand Credit Card preferred

Responsibilities

Support daily operations for merchant services Visa/MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Zezzle, Klarna, Academy Credit Card/BreadPay/Bread Financial Services, Merchant Processors (Paymentech / Wells Fargo Merchant Services/Fiserv), and Gift Card Service providers (Fiserv, Blackhawk, InComm)
Perform monthly tender, chargeback, and interchange fee analysis for all tender types, evaluating trends and partnering with appropriate internal and external teams to evaluate opportunities for improvements.
Participate in regular and ad hoc meetings with Merchant Services partners and assist with preparation for quarterly and yearly reviews.
Partner with internal and external teams to analyze Academy Credit Card performance and identify strategies to drive improvement.
Assist in preparing meeting presentations for credit card Steering Committees and Operating Committees, partnering with key participants (Marketing, eCom, Store Ops, Finance).
Capture and assist with delivering action items identified in meetings.
Coordinate delivery of Academy Credit Card brochures with internal and external teams.
Assist with New Store Set Up for all merchant services including New Merchant IDs for all merchant service providers, Gift Card IDs, set up of the Academy Credit Card, and new Station Numbers for check acceptance.
Share merchant ID information with the appropriate internal and external partners.
Partner with internal and external teams to resolve any MID issues.
Assist with cash vault and armored courier set-up at new stores and partner with internal and external teams to resolve any vault or courier issues at stores.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety rules
Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned