Collections Specialist

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, P.C. is a Virginia law firm specializing in government entities’ receivables and tax collections. The Collections Specialist supports the Collections department and works in a call center handling calls, letters, and skip-tracing for delinquent accounts.

The role requires negotiation, record-keeping, and knowledge of relevant tax laws; bilingual ability is a plus. Office hours are Mon–Fri with a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule, in Virginia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related coursework in business or related field a plus.
• Experience in a call center, customer service, or financial services environment.
• Experience in collections, billing, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls and outbound dialer volume from past due taxpayers.
• Negotiate payment plans or settlements with debtors.
• Resolve disputes or complaints related to collections.
• Contact past due debtors by phone, email, or letters.
• Maintain detailed records of communications and payments.
• Monitor delinquent tax accounts and perform skip-tracking as needed.
• Provide regular reports on unpaid accounts and collection efforts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Billing procedures

Tax laws knowledge

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Description

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, P.C. is a Virginia law firm with a focus in its practice to serve only government entities in managing accounts receivable, tax assessments, and the general revenue cycle. Our firm’s extensive experience in collection, bankruptcy, and assessment matters offers our clients full-service representation related to their receivables.

The Collections Specialist supports Taxing Authority Consulting Services’ Collections department, which performs the collections activities of delinquent tax accounts for Virginia government entities. This role is the face of the Collections Call Center which places and receives phone calls from delinquent taxpayers, sends collection letters, performs skip tracing on delinquent accounts, responds to correspondence, and supports the execution of forced collection actions as authorized by law on behalf of TACS’s clients.

Training Schedule: Monday- Friday; 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; ability to work an 8 hour shift between 8:00 AM- 6:30 PM

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Call Center: Primarily handles all inbound calls and outbound dialer volume from past due taxpayers.
• Negotiate Payment Plans: Work with debtors to arrange payment plans or settlements.
• Resolve Issues: Address and resolve any disputes or complaints.
• Contact Debtors: Reach out to entities who are past due with overdue payments via phone, email, or letters.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of all communications and payments.
• Monitor Accounts: Track delinquent tax accounts.
• Perform skip-tracking activities to locate and contact debtors.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts and collection efforts.
• Adheres to collection practices in compliance with all Virginia and Federal collection laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as applicable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills to address payment terms and settlements.
• Knowledge of billing procedures and collection techniques.
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local tax laws affecting the collection of real estate, personal property, and business-related taxes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word) and computer skills.
• Basic math skills with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service, and time management skills.
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle difficult situations effectively and tactfully.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Key Competencies

• 1. Communication
• 2. Ethical Practice

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Work Experience in a call center, customer service, or financial services environment
• Ability to work with a team and independently.
• Basic understanding of applicable state and federal collection laws including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; related coursework in business or related field a plus.
• Experience working in a call center
• Previous experience in collections, billing, or related field is preferred.
• Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.