Posted 5y ago

Collections Specialist

@ Interstate Waste Services
Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Outgoing calls, Recover debts, Negotiate payment plans
Requirements Summary:Three+ years in high-volume collections and account reconciliation; strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills; proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook; bilingual Spanish a plus; experience with third-party collections a plus.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Excel, Word, Outlook
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Job Description

Additional responsibilities include:


  • High volume of outbound calls (95-120 calls per day)

  • Recover outstanding payments in a timely manner

  • Negotiate payment arrangements while maintaining a great customer experience

  • Track and follow up on payment plans for delinquent accounts

  • Keep accurate and detailed notes and records of account activities

  • Prepare and distribute aging based reporting daily
  • Provide cash forecasting for assigned customer base

  • Independently investigate and resolve discrepancies

  • Reconcile customer statements, billings and payments

  • Process various forms of payments

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ experience in a high-volume collections environment
  • 3+ years’ experience in account reconciliation/cash applications
  • Experience working with call volume and collections targets and right deadlines
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to be polite and compassionate without lacking confidence
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Spanish bilingual is a plus
  • Experience in Sanitation/Recycling Industry a plus
  • Experience with a 3rd party collection agency