Collections Specialist

Description We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support a Financial Services team in Tennessee. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is confident handling a fast-paced call environment, communicating with customers about past-due accounts, and maintaining accurate account records. The role combines collections, customer service, payment processing support, and administrative tasks, making it a strong fit for a detail-oriented individual who can stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities:

- Contact customers by phone to resolve overdue balances and encourage timely repayment through clear, respectful communication.

- Record and update payments, fees, and account activity accurately while following established company procedures and compliance standards.

- Maintain complete and organized customer records, including loan applications, supporting documents, and related account information.

- Support branch operations by entering data, preparing files, and assisting with clerical duties such as organizing paperwork and maintaining documentation.

- Follow applicable company guidelines as well as state and federal lending requirements in all collection and account-handling activities.

- Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls while delivering responsive service and clear account information to customers.

- Assist with reporting and account documentation needs tied to title records and other required financial tracking processes.

- Take on additional operational tasks assigned by leadership to help maintain efficient day-to-day workflow. Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- Experience in customer-facing service, such as retail, sales, cash handling, or call center support.

- Ability to manage frequent phone interactions and remain detail oriented in a high-call-volume setting.

- Working knowledge of computers and business software, including data entry systems, CRM tools, and Microsoft Excel.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and handle sensitive payment conversations effectively.

- Must be eligible to pass a criminal screening process required for all candidates.

- Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred, including conversational and business-level reading, writing, and speaking ability.

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