This is a terrific opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our team. At Forward Financing, our mission is to be the leading provider of financing solutions to under-served small businesses. As one of the fastest-growing companies in Massachusetts, we are at the forefront of growth in the FinTech space. We are 100% dedicated to this vertical and to achieving our mission.

As a Payments Administrator, you will work closely with the Controller and members of the Strategy, Finance, Analytics Team, Operations Team and Payments Team. You will report to the Controller and collaborate frequently with the Collections and Operations teams.

Forward Financing invests in our employees and their development. Your role in monitoring and governing financial transactions will be critical to driving our mission forward.

In this role you will:

• Release merchant cash advance fundings to the end recipients.
• Upload payments, investigate discrepancies and rejections. Approve payment plans and check against the internal apps ensure accuracy with SalesForce; delete constraints and elevate issues to Product Managers
• Verify and reconcile internal applications on a daily basis to ensure the total funding agrees to the SalesForce.
• Work with Senior Accountant and Controller on weekly syndication calculations.
• Work on Operational projects as they arise.
• Provide support for Finance Administrator, Payments team and renewals team as needed.

About You:

• Integrity: Possessing and exercising strong moral principles / Possessing and exercising strong moral principles and being a role model to the department
• Communicator: Having strong ideas and the ability to voice them but with a positive, upbeat attitude
• Self-Motivated: A proactive self-starter who is able to take an idea and turn it into a completed product / a proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed
• Flexibility: Ability and willingness to adapt, change and compromise in a maturing and fast-growing environment
• High Energy: Being excited and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced, and growing organization
• Multi-Tasking/Prioritization: Ability to tackle several projects simultaneously and self-prioritize effectively
• Coachability: Willingness to take constructive feedback and use it as a means to improve personal development
• Resourceful: Ability to think creatively to source information and get things done
• Quick Study: Ability to quickly learn and absorb new information
• A Doer: willingness to roll up your sleeves, perform all levels of analysis and demonstrate high degrees of diligence, attention to detail and accountability

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
• 1+ years of experience, preferably in a payments related field (would consider highly qualified recent graduates)
• A belief in the core values and mission of Forward Financing

About Us: 

Forward Financing is a Boston-based fintech company focused on efficiently providing capital to US-based small and medium sized businesses. We've funded over 7,500 unique businesses on our platform since being founded in 2012. Our platform reviews over 6,000 business applicants a month using our proprietary technology; in 2018, we will provide nearly $200 million to these businesses on our platform.

Compensation:

At Forward Financing, we believe that if our company succeeds, all of our employees succeed too! We offer a competitive compensation package for highly qualified candidates that are extremely motivated, have a positive attitude, and are able to ramp up quickly. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and commuter benefits along with gym reimbursement, 401K, paid volunteering days and a matching gift program. We work in an open environment with a start-up vibe, conveniently located just steps away from South Station and conveniently located to all major "T" lines. You will have the opportunity to work with people that enjoy a fun, social office culture.