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Credit and Collections > Senior Collector

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48080.0000 53550.0000 63360.0000

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Short Description:

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer’s account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection; and keeping records of collection and status of accounts. May train less experienced collectors.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
  • Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.
  • Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
  • Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or nonpayable checks, or to return merchandise.
  • Confer with customers by telephone or in person to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts.
  • Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems.
  • Answer customer questions regarding problems with their accounts.
  • Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
  • Trace delinquent customers to new addresses by inquiring at post offices, telephone companies, credit bureaus, or through the questioning of neighbors.
  • Sort and file correspondence, and perform miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering correspondence and writing reports.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Accounting software — JD Edwards software; Sage Peachtree software
  • Customer relationship management CRM software — ADS Advantage; Austin Logistics CallSelect; Ontario Systems FACS; Quantrax Intelec
  • Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis Banko; TCI XML Credit Interface; W3 Data BatchAppend411
  • Internet browser software — Web browser software
  • Point of sale POS software — Columbia Ultimate Remit; System Innovators software
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
  • Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
  • Related Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (4.0 to < 6.0)

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