Collections Specialist

Collections SpecialistEngineered Cooling Services (ECS), the Southeast's leading commercial HVAC service company is currently seeking highly talented individuals to join our growing team. ECS specializes in energy efficient commercial HVAC services. At ECS, our people are our most important resource along with a deep commitment to our community. We continually strive to attract the best employees in the industry by offering competitive salary, advancement opportunities, excellent benefit packages and multi-level training opportunities.The Collections Specialist will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, contacting customers with overdue balances, securing payments, and providing updates to the accounting management team. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, a polite but firm approach, and a strong commitment to resolving outstanding debts while keeping positive customer relationships intact.Core Responsibilities:Manage AccountsMonitor aging reports to identify past-due accounts and prioritize outreach.Customer OutreachContact customers daily via phone, email, and letters to request payment on overdue balances.Negotiate SettlementsWork with customers to establish realistic repayment schedules or payment plans.Resolve DisputesInvestigate billing discrepancies or customer complaints and coordinate with internal teams to fix them.Maintain RecordsDocument all collection activities, payment agreements, and status updates accurately in our billing system.ReportingPrepare and maintain collection status reports.Workplace ValuesThe team member will be expected to operate in line with our core values which are:CommunityExcellenceFairnessGrowthLoyaltyBenefitsThe following is a brief overview of the company's benefits program:Major health and dental insuranceLife insuranceLong term disability401K with company matchPaid sick, vacation and holidays (8)Professional training and industry certificationReferral incentivesContinuing education reimbursementRequirementsThe following qualifications along with individuals' previous work experience will be considered by the company when evaluating applicants:18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma or equivalentAssociate's or bachelor's degree in finance or business a plusProficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with Power BI a plus.Excellent communication skills. Strong speaking and active listening skills to handle sensitive calls professionally and clearly.Detail-oriented mindset to track multiple accounts and meet deadlines