Collections Specialists - Continuous Learning Opportunities

Collections Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
12 months contract
Pay rate: $20.50/hr W2

Job Description:
Processes orders, prepares correspondence, and fulfills customer needs to ensure customer satisfaction. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Position Requirements:
Collecting past due residential and commercial accounts.
Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debts.
Investigate historical data for each debt or bill.
Contact customers to collect their overdue payments.
Take actions to encourage timely debt payments.
Negotiates payment plans with customers based upon specific parameters.
Resolve customer credit issues.
Update account status records and collection efforts.
Report on collection activity and accounts receivable status.
Maintains a professional and customer-friendly manner with each account.
Handles outbound and inbound calls professionally and knowledgeably.

Knowledge of customer service best practices.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
Patience and empathy while dealing with a variety of customers.
Efficiently managing time to ensure timely responses to customer inquiries and completing tasks.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
Comfortable working with targets.
Problem-solving skills.