Collections Specialist

LHH US; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a part-time Collections Specialist for a contract opportunity in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role focuses on tracking and collecting past due customer accounts while maintaining professional communication with clients.

The position requires at least two years of collections experience, knowledge of billing processes, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Compensation is $20.00 per hour. This is a 25-hour-per-week contract role.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience handling collections of past due customer accounts.
• Knowledge of billing processes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review collection reports to ascertain status of collection and outstanding balances.
• Research and assess past due accounts to determine where liabilities fall.
• Call customers to initiate collection process.
• Draft and send follow up letters and/or emails regarding past due accounts.
• Audit delinquent accounts considered to be un-collectable; ensuring maximum efforts have been taken before assigning a customer account to a collection attorney.
• Ability to problem solve customer issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a part-time(25 hours per week)Collections Specialist for a contract opportunity in Chesapeake, Virginia.

JOB SUMMARY

The Collections Specialist is responsible for tracking and collecting past due customer accounts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of Fair Credit Reform Act
• General knowledge and understanding of Bankruptcy Law: Chapters 7, 11 and 13
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, to include active listening

• Ability to operate independently and follow up with customers on a timely basis

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to handle difficult customers and situations
• Strong negotiation skills

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Two years minimum experience handling collections of past due customer accounts
• Knowledge of billing processes
• High school diploma or equivalent

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

• This position is not responsible for the direct supervision of any employees.

JOB DUTIES

• Review collection reports to ascertain status of collection and outstanding balances
• Research and assess past due accounts to determine where liabilities fall
• Call customers to initiate collection process
• Draft and send follow up letters and/or emails regarding past due accounts
• Audit delinquent accounts considered to be un-collectable; ensuring maximum efforts have been taken before assigning a customer account to a collection attorney
• Ability to problem solve customer issues
• Other duties as assigned

$20.00 per hour

Pay Details: $20.00 per hour

Search managed by: Heidi Mason

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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