H-1B Visa Payments Specialist Jobs
Payments Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers in fintech, banking, and enterprise software are active H-1B filers for this occupation. The annual cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders applies.
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The Inbound Payment Specialist serves as an integral member of a quality and service driven Financial Operations team whose focus ensures the timely and accurate processing of Cash Application related tasks and driving research and resolution to customer Accounts Receivable inquiries. This position requires an individual who possesses Cash Application and AR skills and experience within financial support models focused on high quality, accurate completion of tasks and delivered with a Service Excellence focused approach.
JOB DETAIL
- Take customer calls in a timely manner to collect and process customer credit card payment information
- Facilitate and maintain a collaborative, service focused relationship with the Call Center operational team, location representatives, and customers while ensuring the thorough and timely research and resolution of financial questions or issues pertaining to customer accounts
- Provide excellent customer service via conducting, where necessary, detailed transactional research, obtain resolution, and effectively communicate and close the loop with team partners or customers in a timely manner
- Perform payment application and service-related additional tasks as requested by team supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably within high volume settings
- Outstanding communication (verbal, written & listening) skills, including the ability to interact with customers, team partners or vendor representatives
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Outstanding Customer Service skills, including the ability to effectively research and resolve customer account inquiries utilizing a service excellence mindset
- Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates welcome
Education:
- High School Diploma
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call (978) 658-8888 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
JOB SUMMARY
The Inbound Payment Specialist serves as an integral member of a quality and service driven Financial Operations team whose focus ensures the timely and accurate processing of Cash Application related tasks and driving research and resolution to customer Accounts Receivable inquiries. This position requires an individual who possesses Cash Application and AR skills and experience within financial support models focused on high quality, accurate completion of tasks and delivered with a Service Excellence focused approach.
JOB DETAIL
- Take customer calls in a timely manner to collect and process customer credit card payment information
- Facilitate and maintain a collaborative, service focused relationship with the Call Center operational team, location representatives, and customers while ensuring the thorough and timely research and resolution of financial questions or issues pertaining to customer accounts
- Provide excellent customer service via conducting, where necessary, detailed transactional research, obtain resolution, and effectively communicate and close the loop with team partners or customers in a timely manner
- Perform payment application and service-related additional tasks as requested by team supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably within high volume settings
- Outstanding communication (verbal, written & listening) skills, including the ability to interact with customers, team partners or vendor representatives
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Outstanding Customer Service skills, including the ability to effectively research and resolve customer account inquiries utilizing a service excellence mindset
- Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates welcome
Education:
- High School Diploma
UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.
UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call (978) 658-8888 to let us know the nature of your request.
UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Payments Specialist
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to payments work. A finance, accounting, or information systems degree supports the specialty occupation argument more cleanly than a general business degree, which can trigger an RFE.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for Payments Specialist under SOC code 13-2099 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed this level for the LCA to certify, so knowing the floor before you negotiate prevents last-minute filing delays.
Target fintech and payment network employers
Companies processing card networks, ACH rails, or cross-border transactions file H-1B petitions at higher rates for this role. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for Payments Specialist positions specifically.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers who want to sponsor you must be enrolled in E-Verify to file the LCA with DOL. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. A non-enrolled employer cannot start your H-1B petition, even if they intend to sponsor you.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS offers premium processing on Form I-129, which returns a decision within 15 business days. For Payments Specialist roles with a specific project start date or OPT cap-gap window, this is the practical way to avoid a gap in authorization.
Document payment system expertise in your petition
Your employer's support letter should name the specific payment platforms, compliance frameworks, or rail types the role requires. Vague job descriptions weaken the specialty occupation argument. Detailed technical scope tied to your degree field strengthens it.
H-1B Visa Payments Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payments Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like finance, accounting, or information systems. Roles focused on payment operations, treasury systems, or financial compliance typically qualify. Roles with duties so broad that any degree would suffice can face scrutiny, so the job description needs to be specific.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Payments Specialist positions?
Fintech companies, card network operators, banks, and enterprise software firms that build or manage payment infrastructure are the most active H-1B filers for this role. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for Payments Specialist positions on Migrate Mate, which filters by occupation code so you see only relevant sponsorship data.
What SOC code covers Payments Specialist jobs, and why does it matter?
Payments Specialist roles most commonly file under SOC 13-2099 (Financial Specialists, All Other) or 13-2041 (Credit Analysts), depending on the employer's characterization of the job. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA. You can check the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool, filtering by metro area and experience level.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a Payments Specialist role?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and submits a new LCA. You can start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not just approved, provided your prior status was maintained.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if my employer's payments division is acquired or restructured?
A corporate acquisition that constitutes a merger or successor-in-interest transfer generally allows you to continue working under the original H-1B without a new petition, provided the new entity assumes the petition obligations. However, if your role materially changes, location shifts, or the acquiring entity is a different legal structure, the employer typically needs to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect.