Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
About the Role:Join our secondary location, SouthPoint Services, as a Collections Specialist and play a key role in helping clients regain financial stability. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
Position Overview:As a Debt Collection Specialist, you will manage a portfolio of delinquent accounts, working directly with clients to resolve outstanding balances. Success in this role requires a balance of persistence, professionalism, and empathy, along with the ability to navigate sensitive financial conversations while maintaining positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of delinquent accounts to drive timely and consistent collections
- Communicate with clients via phone, email, and written correspondence to address overdue balances, discuss payment options, and resolve disputes
- Negotiate payment plans and settlements in alignment with company guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Perform skip tracing to locate individuals with outstanding debts
- Accurately document all client interactions and maintain detailed records in the system
- Review accounts for discrepancies and work toward timely resolution of billing issues
- Collaborate with team members to improve collection strategies and overall performance
- Monitor payment activity and identify trends, reporting significant changes to management
- Escalate complex or sensitive cases as needed
- Consistently meet or exceed individual and team performance goals
- Deliver a high level of customer service to build and maintain positive client relationships
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in collections, accounts receivable, or customer service is an asset but we are willing to train the right individuals
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive financial matters with professionalism and empathy
- Proficiency with basic computer systems; experience with SCollect or collections software is a plus
Skills & Attributes:
- Results-oriented with strong follow-through
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development