Collections Specialist
We are looking for a dedicated Collections Specialist to join our team in Portland, Maine. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing and improving our credit and collections processes, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong relationships with clients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal industry environment.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee and execute commercial and consumer collections activities to ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances.
- Manage credit and collections processes, including reviewing accounts and analyzing payment histories.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address billing concerns and develop payment solutions.
- Maintain accurate records of collection activities and update account statuses in the system.
- Monitor delinquent accounts and implement strategies to reduce overdue balances.
- Communicate effectively with customers to resolve disputes and clarify payment terms.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all collection efforts.
- Prepare detailed reports on collections performance and provide recommendations for process improvements.
- Support billing collection operations by identifying and addressing discrepancies.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures to streamline collection workflows.
Requirements :
Proven experience in commercial and consumer collections processes.Strong knowledge of credit and billing collection practices.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Ability to analyze and interpret financial data related to payment histories.Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements in collections.Proficiency in using collection management systems and tools.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.