Collections Specialist
Thelen Auto Group · Bay City, MI · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
The Collections Specialist will be responsible for contacting consumers regarding past-due accounts and arranging payment solutions. They will also provide excellent customer service, handle difficult conversations professionally, perform skip tracing activities, document all account activity accurately, manage a high volume of calls, and collaborate with team members to achieve department objectives.
Responsibilities
- Contact consumers regarding past-due accounts and arrange payment solutions.
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining collection goals.
- Handle difficult conversations professionally and effectively de-escalate situations.
- Perform skip tracing activities to locate consumers who have become difficult to contact using multiple databases and resources.
- Document all account activity accurately and thoroughly.
- Manage a high volume of calls while maintaining attention to detail.
- Follow company policies and applicable collection regulations.
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve department objectives.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software programs.
- Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Qualifications
- Experience in collections, customer service, call center operations, or skip tracing is preferred but not required.
- Strong work ethic and reliability.
Skills
- Customer service skills.
- Communication skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Professionalism.
- Skilled in customer service and collections.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Full-time, stable employment.
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.
Pay
Competitive hourly wage with performance-based bonus opportunities.
Schedule
Saturday Availability