Collections Specialist
Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Our client, a fast-paced and growing company, is seeking a Collections Specialist who can adapt quickly, pivot as priorities shift, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working through changing structures based on account aging and can confidently manage high-volume outreach.
The Collections Specialist will often serve as the first point of contact for collections efforts, reaching out to customers with accounts that are 45+ days past due. The ideal candidate is comfortable on the phone, confident asking questions, and able to maintain professionalism while driving payment conversations forward.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage outbound collections activity for customer accounts 45+ days past due
- Serve as an initial collections contact for customers with delinquent accounts
- Make 30+ outbound calls per day while achieving at least 60 customer touches daily
- Navigate between different workflows and collection strategies based on account aging
- Communicate professionally and effectively with customers to secure payment commitments
- Ask thoughtful questions to uncover payment issues and resolve barriers
- Maintain accurate documentation of customer interactions and collection activity
- Partner with internal teams as needed to support account resolution
Qualifications:
- Previous collections, accounts receivable, customer service, or call center experience preferred
- Strong phone presence and confidence handling difficult conversations
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment and pivot as priorities change
- Comfortable asking direct questions and following up persistently yet professionally
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet daily activity expectations
Compensation
$18.05-$20.90 HourlyAbout Us
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