Debt Collections Specialist II

The DCEU Collections Specialist is responsible for collections of outstanding accounts receivable dollars from the existing client base and all other aspects of collections, resolving debtor issues and reducing accounts receivable delinquency by securing and monitoring the debtor’s payment plan.  

• Reviewing open accounts for collection efforts.
• Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.  
• Monitor customer payments in accordance with payment plan due dates.   
• Identify issues attributing to payment plan default and discuss them with management prior to escalation to USAO or PC office. 
• Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports.  
• Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements.  
• Mail (electronically or US Mail) correspondence to debtors to encourage payment of outstanding balances  owed to submitting Agency.  
• Answers inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information.
• Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems.
• Fulfills requests by clarifying desired information; completing transactions; forwarding requests.
• Maintains call center database by entering information and document customer interaction.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and knowledge management.
• Develops appropriate reporting requirements by supervisor or manager.
• Handles Subject Matter Expert inquiries and assist other team members.
• Assists in the training of new-hires and assist in quality assurance activities.

• Associates degree
• 1+ years of experience in relevant field. Past experience needed in Debt Collection.

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Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.