Collections Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Collections Specialist to manage and resolve delinquent accounts across various aging buckets (1–120+ days), including specialized queues such as First Payment, Defaults, Write-offs, Legal, and Bankruptcy. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills to ensure timely collections while maintaining positive customer relationships.
Salary
Base pay range: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr
MUST BE ABLE TO START IN JANUARY 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of accounts from early delinquency through legal and bankruptcy stages.
- Perform daily collection activities including phone calls, emails, texts, and formal letters.
- Maintain a structured follow-up system to ensure customer commitments are met.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Product, Billing, and Legal teams to resolve payment issues and disputes.
- Prepare weekly forecasts and progress reports by aging bucket.
- Analyze aging accounts receivable (AR) and monitor for non-payment trends.
- Offer and manage payment plans, process payments, and evaluate eligibility for extensions.
- Conduct skip tracing and assign field cases for accounts lacking contact information.
- Investigate and resolve collection-related disputes in a timely manner.
- Prepare and submit cases for litigation to the legal team.
- Coordinate with third-party collection agencies and manage feedback loops.
- Negotiate settlements, gather project updates, and collect missing documentation to resolve outstanding balances.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years in a collections role managing aging and default accounts.
- Software proficiency in Zuora (billing and subscription management), Salesforce (CRM and case tracking), and CIS (Customer Information System).
Preferred Attributes
- Customer-focused mindset with a problem-solving approach.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
- Organized, analytical, and results-driven.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing, Customer Service, and Administrative
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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