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Family Auto of Greenville

Credit and Collections Specialist

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A Collections Specialist works for a company or credit agency to collect bill or account payments owed by customers. Reviews the amount of an overdue account, contacts customers to request payment, and negotiates payment plans as needed.

$40,498 / year median in South Carolina

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Collection Specialist responsibilities include: Monitoring accounts to identify overdue payments Finding and contacting debtors to arrange debt payoffs Keeping accurate records and reporting on collection activity Job brief Greenville Auto Acceptance, an automotive finance company that partners with Family Auto of Greenville, is looking for competent Collection Specialists to contact clients and collect outstanding payments. You will strike a balance between maintaining trustful relationships and ensuring timely payments. Our Collection Specialists should exhibit professionalism and trustworthiness. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as an ability to work independently. Responsibilities Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debts Investigate historical data for each debt or bill Find and contact clients to ask about their overdue payments Take actions to encourage timely debt payments Process payments and refunds Resolve billing and customer credit issues Update account status records and collection efforts Report on collection activity and accounts receivable status Assist customers with automobile insurance policies and claims Assist customers with auto logistics and repairs Requirements and skills Proven experience as a Collection Specialist or similar role Knowledge of billing procedures and collection techniques (e.g. skip tracing) Familiarity with laws related to debt collection (e.g. FDCPA) Working knowledge of MS Office and databases Comfortable working towards target goals Patience and ability to manage stress Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Skilled in negotiation Problem-solving skills High school diploma; Associate's/Bachelor's degree is a plus Frequently asked questions What does a Collections Specialist do? A Collections Specialist is the go-to person for any company with debt. They are in charge of resolving overdue bills and collecting payments from those individuals or businesses responsible for them, all while protecting their employer's financial assets. What are the duties and responsibilities of a Collections Specialist? A Collections Specialist will have many responsibilities, but they typically focus on contacting individuals and businesses with unresolved bills and contact those people to collect payments. What makes a good Collections Specialist? A good Collections Specialist must have excellent communication skills since they work with individuals and businesses who owe money. They also must have good listening skills to understand the needs of debtors to find a way to resolve the unpaid bills. Who does a Collections Specialist work with? A Collections Specialist will work with the Accounts Receivable Manager to find customers who have unpaid collections and then work with those debtors to resolve those debts. Compensation Our Collections Specialists will earn between $16 - $18 an hour at the time of hiring. Additional increases in compensation will be provided when additional skills such as handling service calls, loan underwriting and origination, closing loans, and monitoring customer insurance statuses are perfected. Benefits Our Collections Specialists will have access to our competitively priced health, dental and vision plans shortly after starting employment. Paid Vacation time will be provided after six months of employment. Our Collections Specialists will receive one day off during the week. We do require that our collectors work most Saturdays, but not all of them.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to work most Saturdays? Ability to
Commute:
Greenville, SC 29609 (Required)
Work Location:
In person