Collections Specialist

We are looking for a Collections Specialist to join a team in Illinois on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is suited for someone who is motivated by performance, comfortable handling sensitive payment conversations, and focused on achieving strong recovery results. The role centers on resolving past-due accounts, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to consistent collection outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of overdue accounts and lead each case through the collection process until a resolution is reached.

• Place a high volume of outbound calls to engage account holders, discuss balances, and move accounts toward payment.

• Arrange payment solutions, settlement terms, and other recovery options while protecting overall collection value.

• Research and locate difficult-to-contact individuals by using available tracing tools and account resources.

• Monitor aging accounts closely and follow up consistently to reduce outstanding receivables.

• Record all account activity, communication attempts, and payment commitments accurately within collection systems.

• Work toward established recovery goals, productivity benchmarks, and call performance expectations.

• Handle challenging account holder interactions professionally while maintaining persistence and control of the conversation.

The salary range for this position is $20 to $20. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

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