Collections Specialist - Start Date 10/12/26

Upgrade; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Downtown Phoenix location

Paid parking

New Hire Training Program

Wellness Incentive Program

Job summary

Upgrade is hiring a Collections Specialist in Phoenix to engage customers by phone and email, handling account status queries and payments while supporting the floor on elevated tasks. The role starts October 12, 2026, with a starting pay of $22.00 per hour plus bonus potential.

The position requires excellent communication, multitasking, and a proactive approach to coaching and process improvements within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior collections experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and emails regarding billing issues and service questions.
• Contribute to training and development by assessing new hire performance and setting expectations.
• Share knowledge to improve team performance and reinforce best practices.
• Provide real-time coaching to agents and maintain quality assurance results.
• Help set and maintain floor goals and assist supervisors with elevated tasks.
• Contribute to Upgrade’s positive work environment.
• Resolve customer escalations by building rapport and finding creative solutions.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Collections experience

Job description

Collections Specialist - Start Date 10/12/26

Phoenix

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we’ve helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We’re backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B.

We’re consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal.

We’re looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

About the Role:

As a Collections Specialist, you will engage with our customers by phone and email providing the best-in-class service related to the status of accounts, payments and other concerns, while simultaneously supporting the rest of the floor in elevated tasks. You will be encouraged to collaborate with management and team members to accurately and efficiently assist our customers.
Starting Pay:$22.00 + Bonus Potential
Start Date: October 12, 2026

What You’ll Do:

• When needed, answer incoming customer calls and emails regarding billing issues, service questions and general concerns
• Be a daily key contributor to improving training and development by assessing new hire performance and setting expectations
• Share your wealth of knowledge with the rest of the floor to improve team-performance and reinforce best practices
• Reinforce superior quality assurance results and provide real-time coaching for the agents
• Help set and maintain goals for the floor
• Assist supervisors with elevated tasks
• Coming to work with a positive outlook contributing to Upgrade’s already enjoyable environment
• Work to resolve customer escalations by building rapport and finding creative solutions

What We LookFor:

• Willingness to go above and beyond for the team
• Excellent written and verbal communication combined with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to business needs
• Capability of gaining customer loyalty through listening, relationship building and professional and persuasive communication skills
• Prior Collections experience is required

What We Offer You:

• Great open office space
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401K matching
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer paid options
• Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix close to light rail and public transportation
• Paid parking or platinum pass
• New Hire Training Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Kitchen fully stocked with snacks and beverages
  
• Work is performed indoors in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established workflows, schedules, and service expectations.
• Employees regularly input, retrieve, and exchange information accurately using digital systems and applications to support operational and customer service objectives.
• The role requires the ability to receive and exchange information with customers, peers, supervisors, and cross-functional partners through available communication channels, which may include meetings, email, phone, and digital collaboration tools, and may involve real-time, verbal, or in-person exchanges depending on business need.
• Job duties may involve managing a high volume of inbound and/or outbound customer interactions and work activities using telecommunications and computer systems. The role requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret information displayed on computer screens and remain in a working posture for extended periods, consistent with the demands of the position.
• Work may be performed in a contact center, office, or remote environment, depending on business needs and the nature of the role. Onsite work environments may include shared workspaces, standard office lighting, and moderate background noise typical of customer service or operational settings.
• Employees working remotely are responsible for maintaining a secure and productive workspace with reliable internet connectivity that supports company systems and safeguards the confidentiality of company and customer information.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.

Upgrade is dedicated to building a diverse team and an inclusive culture. We believe that it’s crucial to Upgrade’s long-term success to create an environment where all employees feel like they belong and have an equal opportunity to succeed.

For this reason, we are asking candidates to voluntarily self-identify through a few demographic questions. Our purpose in collecting this information is to help us assess our outreach efforts and diversity representation goals. Your responses will not be linked to your identity or your application, and neither recruiters nor hiring managers can see this information at an individual level. Your responses are stored in the aggregate and will not play any role in our hiring decision. Your decision to participate or not participate in this survey will have no impact on your candidacy at Upgrade.