Senior Collections Specialist

CollectionsCollectionsFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1889H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

South Carolina

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$21 - $28 / hour

Seniority

Senior

High School4 yrs expEnglishOracle

Job Description

Senior Collections Specialist

First American

• Performs a variety of collection activities including collection calls, correspondence, negotiating payment plans, and maintaining records of all communication • Provides customer service regarding collections issues, processes customer refunds, processes and reviews account adjustments, and resolves client discrepancies • Responsible for collection of highly complex/difficult accounts and situations • Provide specialized collection work, gathering detailed financial information and negotiating resolutions • Assist team members with difficult or complex accounts and situations, utilizing technical knowledge of collections, procedural guidelines, and industry knowledge • Prepare weekly and monthly updates and status reports of outstanding delinquencies • Provides financial counseling to discuss and resolve debt situation within established limits

Job Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Typically requires 4 -7 years of high-volume commercial collections experience
  • Excellent verbal and written skills with strong negotiation and active listening skills
  • Strong knowledge of billing procedures, collections techniques, and accounts receivable
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal Fair Debt Collections Laws, US Bankruptcy Code, and bankruptcy procedures and regulations
  • Experience with mainframe system Oracle or related operating systems

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan

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