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OEC lists this Collections Associate opportunity in city of fairlawn, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Drive down delinquency and protect company cash flow by managing past-due customer accounts. You'll monitor AR aging, resolve outstanding balances, negotiate payment plans, and serve as the primary contact for customers on billing disputes and payment status — all while maintaining accurate records to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
What You'll Do
Account Monitoring: Review AR aging daily, prioritizing outreach by risk, balance, and days delinquent. Code and post payments and reconcile related accounts.
Collections: Contact customers by phone, email, and letter to secure payment;
negotiate and document payment plans. Resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and disputes, coordinating with Sales and Customer Service as needed.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed collection notes and account histories for every contact and promise-to-pay. Prepare month/quarter/year-end aging summaries and bad debt exposure reports, researching data to resolve discrepancies.
Escalation: Send past-due notices and demand letters, escalating per collection stage. Recommend and document chronically delinquent accounts for agency or legal referral. Process credit card payments via RBS.
Billing & Compliance: Track monthly bad-debt write-offs, update payment terms, process billing/statements per contract terms, and manage the billing system's subscription database.
Credit Management: Recommend and coordinate credit holds, releases, and restrictions, balancing collections with customer relationships alongside Sales and Account Management.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activity follows applicable debt collection laws (e.G., FDCPA) and internal policies.
Team Support: Provide clerical support, assist with special projects, and back up teammates during absences.
What You Bring
High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years in collections, AR, or credit support, with experience in payment negotiation and past-due account management.
Working knowledge of FDCPA and collections best practices.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) for aging and account analysis.
Comfort with high-volume outbound calls and firm, professional payment conversations.
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills across teams and stakeholders. xzgxqkn
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
What We Offer:
Full benefits starting Day 1 : Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with company match
Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
Professional development programs and tuition assistance
Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts
Worksite address
city of fairlawn, OH, 44334, US
Who can apply
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