We are looking for a contract to hire collections specialist to join the team. This role will be a hybrid position and be 3 days in office and 2 day work from home.
Responsibilities:
โข Oversee collection efforts for a broad portfolio of customer accounts, prioritizing aged balances and driving timely payment resolution.
โข Manage the full collections cycle, from account review and customer outreach through dispute follow-up and payment reconciliation.
โข Evaluate accounts of varying balance sizes and determine appropriate next steps based on risk, history, and payment behavior.
โข Work closely with sales partners on selected accounts to support escalations and preserve customer relationships while improving recovery outcomes.
โข Maintain accurate records of collection activity, payment commitments, and account status updates within internal systems.
โข Analyze account trends and performance metrics to identify collection risks and recommend effective recovery strategies.
โข Communicate professionally with customers to resolve outstanding invoices, answer billing-related questions, and negotiate payment arrangements when appropriate.
โข Contribute to a collaborative team environment by participating in regular meetings and supporting shared collection goals.
โข Proven experience in commercial and/or consumer collections with a track record of meeting performance goals or key metrics.
โข Strong understanding of collection procedures, account follow-up practices, and billing-related resolution processes.
โข Ability to assess account data, identify issues, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced collections environment.
โข Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage challenging customer interactions professionally.
โข Experience handling a high volume of accounts while maintaining accuracy and strong organizational discipline.
โข Proficiency with business systems used for collections and account management; Workday experience is a strong advantage.
โข Background in the title industry is highly preferred.
โข Comfortable working in a hybrid setting with both independent ownership and team collaboration.