Payment Processing Specialist GRANT FUNDED

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Payment Processing Specialist performs advanced financial work to accurately process, verify, and reconcile child support payments from multiple sources in compliance with tribal, state, and federal requirements. The role ensures timely disbursement, maintains strict financial controls, and provides expert support for complex payment issues. The specialist also contributes to process improvements, system testing, reporting, and staff training, and may serve as an in-charge designee to support workflow and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Intermediate computer & math skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse population
• Ability to hold strict confidentiality
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Analytical mindset & problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Title IV-D regulations & payment disbursement policies
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process, verify, and reconcile child support payments from multiple sources.
• Ensure timely disbursement of payments.
• Maintain strict financial controls.
• Provide expert support for complex payment issues.
• Contribute to process improvements, system testing, and reporting.
• Provide staff training.
• Serve as an in-charge designee to support workflow and regulatory compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED