About this opportunity
Graham Personnel Services lists this Collections Specialist opportunity in high point, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Collections SpecialistOur client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive Collections Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced collections or accounts receivable professional who enjoys problem-solving, building strong customer relationships, and taking ownership of their portfolio. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of client accounts, drive timely payment resolution, investigate account discrepancies, and develop effective collection strategies. You'll work closely with customers and internal teams to resolve issues while helping minimize credit risk and maintain healthy accounts receivable.What You'll DoManage a portfolio of outstanding accounts and proactively drive timely collections.Contact past-due customers by phone, email, and written correspondence to secure payment and establish appropriate payment arrangements.Research and resolve complex delinquent accounts, discrepancies, and account-related issues.Build and maintain professional, productive relationships with customers while providing a high level of service.Review aging reports to identify delinquent accounts, prioritize collection efforts, and determine when escalation is appropriate.Analyze customer account activity and use sound judgment to determine effective collection and risk-mitigation strategies.Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of collection activity, customer communications, account updates, and payment arrangements.Manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy, organization, and consistent follow-through.Prepare collection activity, account status, and other reports for management.Partner with internal departments to research and resolve customer account issues quickly and effectively.Assist with mentoring and training junior team members as needed.Maintain professionalism and urgency when handling sensitive or challenging customer situations.What We're Looking ForPrevious experience in collections, accounts receivable, credit, or a related field.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers at all levels.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple accounts and competing deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned accounts.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing a high volume of activity.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to efficiently navigate multiple systems and applications.A professional, customer-focused approach combined with strong persistence and follow-up skills.Experience with commercial or B2B collections.Experience working with complex customer accounts and resolving difficult payment issues.Demonstrated ability to balance effective collection practices with strong customer relationship management.Why This Opportunity?This role is ideal for a collections professional who wants more than simply making collection calls. You'll have the opportunity to analyze accounts, solve problems, influence payment outcomes, build customer relationships, and play an important role in protecting the financial health of the organization. If you are persistent, analytical, customer-focused, and enjoy taking ownership of your work, we'd like to hear from you.
Worksite address
high point, NC, 27260, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.