Collections Agent
- Cocoa, FL, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Collections Agent
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of collections or call center experience
- Additional certifications in collections or related fields are a plus
- Knowledge of FDCPA, HIPAA, and applicable state laws preferred
- Manage high-volume calls and meet performance goals
- Negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Handle challenging conversations professionally
- Proficiency with dialer systems and CRM software
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
About the Role
This is an in-office position, not a remote opportunity based in Cocoa, FL. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks. Enjoy your evenings and weekends off.
Responsibilities
- Utilize a dialer system to contact debtors regarding overdue accounts
- Negotiate and establish payment arrangements based on financial situations
- Provide accurate and up-to-date account and payment information
- Maintain professionalism while adhering to all ethical standards and applicable laws
- Handle debtor questions, concerns, and disputes with empathy and assertiveness
- Accurately update account notes, payment arrangements, and activity in the system
- Conduct follow-ups to ensure timely payments and resolve outstanding issues
- Collaborate with internal teams to support recovery efforts and achieve goals
- Process credit card and ACH payments accurately and securely
- Assess financial situations to recommend appropriate payment solutions
- Represent clients professionally while pursuing debt recovery
- Perform basic skip-tracing to locate and contact debtors
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Benefits Overview
- Vision and Dental Insurance (Employee-Paid): Affordable options to support your health
- AFLAC Supplemental Plans (Employee-Paid): Coverage for accidents, short-term disability, and more
- Life Insurance (Employer-Paid): $20,000 policy provided at no cost
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company match of 100% on 1-3% and 50% on 4-5% after one year
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous time off to support work-life balance
- Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays annually
- Volunteer Time Program: Earn additional PTO while giving back to the community
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
- Tuition Reimbursement: Available after one year for approved courses, up to a designated amount
- Employee Discount Programs: Access to exclusive savings on products and services
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Skills
- Negotiation
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Work independently