
Collections Specialist
CFS, Bakersfield, CA, United States
Salary min: $23.00
Salary max: $25.00
Duration: Full Time
Collections Specialist
$48,000 - $53,000
Are you a motivated professional with a knack for problem-solving and connecting with people? We’re looking for a Collections Specialist to join our client’s dynamic team! This role is perfect for someone with hands-on experience in consumer collections and strong skip-tracing skills, ready to make a real impact by recovering past-due accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships. If you thrive in a results-driven environment, enjoy helping customers resolve accounts, and want to grow your career in collections, we want to hear from you!
Why Work Here:
- Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits – We value your expertise and reward your contributions.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment – You’ll work with people who want to see you succeed.
- Career growth & professional development – From ongoing training to advancement opportunities, we invest in your future.
- Meaningful impact – Help customers get back on track while contributing to the company’s success.
- Flexible, modern workplace – We strive for a healthy work-life balance with approachable leadership.
Responsibilities of the Collections Specialist:
- Manage a portfolio of past-due consumer accounts with professionalism and accuracy.
- Conduct outbound collection calls and respond to inbound inquiries.
- Use skip-tracing tools and creative problem-solving to locate hard-to-reach customers.
- Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements in line with company policies.
- Document all account activity thoroughly in the system.
- Collaborate with team members and management to achieve collection goals.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local collection laws.
Preferred Qualifications for the Collections Specialist:
- Proven experience in consumer collections (required).
- Knowledge and practical experience with skip tracing methods (required).