Collections Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Collections Specialist At Ecowaste Solutions, keeping our accounts in good standing is just as important as keeping our trucks on the road. As a Collections Specialist, you'll play a vital role in protecting the financial health of a rapidly growing company by making sure outstanding balances don't slow us down. You'll connect directly with customers, and use your communication and problem-solving skills to find solutions that work for everyone. Whether you're negotiating a payment plan, resolving a billing dispute, or tracking down a hard-to-reach account, your work keeps our operation moving and our customer relationships intact. If you're calm under pressure, a natural communicator, and want to be part of a tight-knit team at a company with real momentum, this is a great place to land. Job Duties: Monitor the firm’s accounts receivable and identify overdue accounts. Contact customers with overdue accounts and attempt to either collect the overdue amount or negotiate a payment plan to collect it in installments. Use credit bureau data, post office information, internet searches and other tools to try to locate customers who have moved or changed phone numbers. Maintain records of contacts and attempted contacts with delinquent account customers as well as records of any payments collected from the customer. Resolve customer issues and complaints concerning billing. Submit regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts and any repayment progress. Skills and Qualifications: Familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other laws governing debt collection practices Patience and stress management Problem-solving skills Critical thinking skills Education: Some college preferred Physical Requirements Vision: adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions. Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. (example: Paper for Printer) Who doesn't like to get paid weekly? We like it so we provide weekly pay! Multiple Health Plans to choose from, with 50% Company paid Employee and Dependent Plans Vision We Pay for your $25,000 Life Insurance! Retirement Plan with a company match Safety and Retention Incentives! Paid Time Off Access to employee discount through LifeMart! Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr