Collections Representative
Detroit, MI (Hybrid; 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
W2 Contract 12+ Months
Hours : M-F 8am - 5pm
Pay Rate : $21 / HR
Qualifications :
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of customer contact experience
- Proficiency in corporate applications and data tools :
- SAP, Teams, Outlook, Accurint, Experian, Excel, Word
- Available for shift assignments
- Successful completion of required training and assessments
- Strong math aptitude
- Effective negotiation and organizational skills
Key Accountabilities :
Investigate, analyze, and resolve collection-related inquiries for residential and non-energy accounts.Handle customer transactions including, but not limited to : Bill inquiries, past due balances, and balance transfersPayment processing in compliance with PCI guidelinesService turn-ons, disconnects, restores, and security depositsPayment arrangements, refunds, and late fee adjustmentsService requests and restoration activitiesUpdate account information using customer input, internal tools (e.g., Collection Agent Assist Tool and Cloud for Customer C4C), and interdepartmental communications.Assist with low-income assistance programs and process income verification via designated tools.Attend Customer Resource Fairs and refer eligible customers to available resources and state low-income programs.Ensure compliance with MPSC Billing Practice Rules, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other statutory regulations.Communicate professionally and courteously with customers, applying conflict resolution skills to resolve account issues.Identify and refer accounts involving : Name switching, occupancy verification, high-risk flagsID fraud, theft, probate, legal collectionsCollection agencies, bankruptcy, and special handlingVerify customer identity before disclosing account informationServe as a knowledgeable resource for employees and vendors regarding policies and procedures.Perform basic billing transactions and account adjustments.Initiate and respond to inbound / outbound customer communications.