Data Operations Specialist

Cision

Data Operations Analyst at Waystar focusing on payment funding reconciliation. Ensuring financial accuracy and data integrity across payment transactions.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform daily reconciliation of transaction-level activity to settlement reports, funding files, and bank deposits
Validate the completeness and accuracy of funds flow between Customers, Payment processors / vendors, Internal systems, Bank accounts
Investigate and resolve discrepancies across payment lifecycle stages (authorization, capture, settlement, funding)
Reconcile variances at both summary and detailed transaction levels, ensuring alignment across systems
Support month-end close by ensuring all payment-related activity is accurately reconciled and variances are resolved or appropriately documented
Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data in alignment with internal reporting requirements
Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to analyze large datasets and reconcile financial data
Ensure alignment between subledger activity and summarized financial reporting
Translate transaction-level data into meaningful insights that support financial accuracy and operational decision-making
Develop and enhance reporting to improve visibility into reconciliation performance and trends
Assist in providing data and documentation to support audits and internal control reviews
Proactively identify anomalies or breaks in reconciliation processes
Analyze discrepancies to determine root cause across systems, vendors, or process failures
Own issues from identification through resolution, including validation of fixes
Escalate systemic issues where appropriate and partner with internal teams to implement long-term solutions
Work closely with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment on reconciled balances
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Payment Operations teams to resolve discrepancies and improve system accuracy
Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years of experience in data analytics or accounting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data manipulation)
Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets and reconcile detailed transactional data to summary financials
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Ability to independently investigate issues and drive resolution
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience in payments, fintech, or high-volume transaction environments
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience strongly desired.
2–3 2–5+ years of experience in accounting, reconciliation, audit, or financial operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
Generous paid time off for non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays
Flexible time off for exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsaccountingreconciliationfinancial reportingExcelpivot tablesXLOOKUPVLOOKUPSUMIFSdata manipulation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailindependent investigationeffective communicationcollaborationissue resolutioncross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree