Collections Specialist

We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support account recovery efforts and maintain strong payment performance for a long-term contract opportunity. This position focuses on managing both commercial and consumer collections while working closely with customers to resolve outstanding balances efficiently. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of billing follow-up, credit-related collection practices, and day-to-day account management.

Responsibilities:

• Contact business and individual customers regarding overdue balances and guide them toward timely payment arrangements.

• Review open accounts, evaluate payment status, and take appropriate collection steps based on account history and risk.

• Maintain accurate records of collection activity, customer communication, payment commitments, and account updates.

• Partner with internal teams such as billing and credit to research discrepancies and resolve issues affecting payment.

• Monitor portfolios for delinquency trends and prioritize follow-up actions to improve recovery results.

• Support billing collection efforts by addressing invoice questions and helping clear barriers to payment.

• Apply established collection procedures to both commercial and consumer accounts while maintaining a consistent customer experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling commercial and consumer collections in a business environment.
• Working knowledge of credit and collections practices, including account follow-up and payment resolution.
• Familiarity with billing collection processes and invoice-related account research.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally when discussing past-due balances with customers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and document activity accurately.
• Proficiency in standard business systems and tools used for account tracking and collections work.

Compensation

$16.00-$18.00 Hourly

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