Clayton Services is searching for a Collections Specialist to join a thriving company in the Southeast Houston area.
Job Type : Temp-to-Hire (approximately 30 hours / week)
Work Setting : Hybrid
Pay Rate : $24.00-$26.00 / hour
Benefits : Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.
Collections Specialist Responsibilities :
- Contact customers to collect outstanding payments via telephone, email, and mail.
- Maintain accurate records of all collection activities and customer correspondence.
- Negotiate payment plans and settlements with customers
- Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments and take appropriate action
- Collaborate with accounting and sales teams to resolve billing discrepancies
- Prepare and send regular reports on collection activities and account status
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Collections Specialist Skills and Abilities :
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbalExcellent time management skillsExcellent organization skillsExcellent attention to detailMicrosoft Office Suite proficiencyExcellent negotiation skillsAbility to successfully meet deadlines and work independentlyCollections Specialist Education and Experience :
A minimum of a high school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.Previous experience as a collections specialist is required.Knowledge and understanding of billing and collection processes are required.Collections Specialist - Immediate need. Apply today!