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American Eagle Outfitters

AE - Stock Associate

Bristol, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

OUR ASSOCIATES LOVE AEO BECAUSE: * They work with REAL people - there's nothing like your ... Our collections are designed to inspire self-expression and empower our customers to celebrate ...

Skechers

Retail Sales Associate

Johnson City, TN

$16/hr

From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Sales Associate, better known as a "Product ...

Skechers

Retail Sales Associate

Johnson City, TN · On-site

$16/hr

From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Sales Associate, better known as a "Product ...

Skechers

Retail Sales Associate

Johnson City, TN

$16/hr

From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Sales Associate, better known as a "Product ...

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How much do collections associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for collections associate in Bristol, TN is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a collections associate typically collaborate with other departments to resolve outstanding accounts?

Collections Associates often work closely with teams such as customer service, billing, and sales to address and resolve outstanding accounts. They may coordinate with the billing department to ensure invoices are accurate, or with customer service to better understand client issues that may be impacting payments. Effective collaboration helps Collections Associates develop repayment plans that are satisfactory for both the company and the customer. This teamwork is essential for resolving disputes quickly and maintaining positive customer relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a collections associate?

To thrive as a Collections Associate, you need strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with collections software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and basic accounting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and resilience are vital soft skills for managing difficult conversations and maintaining professionalism. These abilities are crucial for effectively recovering outstanding debts while preserving customer relationships and adhering to legal and ethical standards.

What is a collections associate?

Collections Associates are professionals responsible for contacting individuals or businesses to collect overdue payments on accounts. They typically work for banks, credit card companies, medical offices, or other organizations that extend credit. Their duties include negotiating repayment plans, updating account information, and resolving customer disputes regarding outstanding debts. Collections Associates must have strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a good understanding of relevant laws and regulations.

What is the difference between Collections Associate vs Accounts Receivable Clerk?

AspectCollections AssociateAccounts Receivable Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles prefer associate degree or relevant experienceHigh school diploma; some roles prefer associate degree or accounting coursework
Work EnvironmentOffice setting; interacting with clients and finance teamsOffice setting; processing invoices and managing accounts
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, healthcare, retailCorporate finance, accounting departments, small to large businesses
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to debt collection and customer accountsManaging incoming payments and account reconciliation

While both roles involve handling financial transactions, a Collections Associate primarily focuses on recovering overdue payments by contacting customers, whereas an Accounts Receivable Clerk manages invoicing, records payments, and maintains account accuracy. Both positions require strong communication skills and attention to detail, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and daily tasks.

What cities near Bristol, TN are hiring for Collections Associate jobs? Cities near Bristol, TN with the most Collections Associate job openings:
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Infographic showing various Collections Associate job openings in Bristol, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,718 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Credit/ Collections Manager

United Central Industrial Supply

Bristol, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

United Central, a SunSource company is the leader in providing solutions to static sealing (gaskets) and fluid transfer (hoses) with top quality fabrication, capabilities and programs tailored to help out customers in reducing downtime and increasing throughput. Through hard work and dedication since 1974, United Central Industrial Supply has been providing mine operators throughout North America with the highest quality supplies, regional rebuild and repair services, instrument repair and cable/cable repair services.
We are looking for an energetic and ambitious Credit/Collections Manager that works independently (and at times together) on a portfolio of customers' accounts to try and ensure that customers billings are paid as timely as possible, that any customer billing questions or issues are resolved satisfactorily or brought to the attention of the credit manager for escalation to management as/if necessary. Primary duties include daily customer and branch interaction via phone and email communications, as well as billing and payment resolution with customers. Will provide a daily review of customer account status with Credit Manager.
From the beginning, we have set ourselves apart from competitors by delivering the products that customers need, when they need them:
  • Servicing our customers with unmatched efficiency
  • Establishing exclusive relationships with leading manufacturers
  • Assembling a product management team that offers outstanding sales support and technical expertise
  • UC is able to cover a broad spectrum of applications for the industries we serve

What You'll Do:
  • Research account disputes and billing discrepancies
  • Contact and interact with customers regarding overdue accounts and determine reasons for non-payment via email and phone.
  • Interact with branch sales / service personnel by phone / email to communicate customer issues and assist in gathering and providing info to customer.
  • Learn to operate and obtain reporting from various third party customer 'portals' to assess/track the status of invoices
  • Gather invoicing and delivery documentation to send to customers
  • Customer maintenance in company system (contact info, collection call documentation)
  • Report findings and review customer account status with Senior Management
  • Research and account reconciliations for portfolio of accounts
  • Evaluate potential customers' creditworthiness
  • Maintain detailed records of company loans
  • Approve or reject loan requests from customers
  • Calculate and set loan interest rates
  • Negotiate loan terms with new customers
  • Monitor customers' loan payments
  • Review and update the company's credit policy when necessary
  • Create a credit scoring model to assess risks
  • Other special projects as assigned
  • Coordinate efforts with outside legal counsel when warranted
  • Provide proof of claims in Customer Bankruptcy cases

What We Need from You:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years of collections experience
  • Excellent customer service, negotiation, communication and analytical skills
  • Must be detail oriented, with the ability to work independently
  • Business to business collections, large tickets, Customer service, Accounts Receivable collections, and/or billing experience a plus. Not a retail collection environment, need to be able to work with customers and branches to bring to resolution delivery, quantity, pricing or other issues to everyone's satisfaction.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written, initiative, organization, tasks prioritization and utilize time efficiently required
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; Prophet 21 (P21) experience a plus
  • Above average keyboard / typing skills a plus

Why You'll Love Working for Us:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short & long term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Plan

Sunsource's history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company's growth objectives.
So if you are a self-motivated individual and effective in achieving success through your professional accomplishments then we want to hear from you!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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