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Collections Specialist

Republic Services, Livonia, MI, United States


Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Collections Specialist collects past due balances on assigned accounts while building lasting relationships with our customer base and internal parties. The Collections Specialist is responsible for minimizing the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Over 90-day delinquencies for the Company. Responsibilities

Performs collection activities on invoices and recycle hauls for assigned accounts, including but not limited to, contacting customers and providers to address outstanding balances. Applies advanced skills or knowledge of collection practices to reconcile and research accounts internally and externally before attempting collection activities. Facilitates resolution of disputed balances via research of all available information and communicates findings to invested parties. Accurately documents actions taken on customer accounts to maintain solid collection event history. Provides quality customer service to internal/external customers including, but not limited to, reasonable inquiries on collection status and requests for information. Prepares follow-up reports reflecting status of credit and collection activity on a weekly basis. Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. Qualifications

Experience collecting for high dollar accounts. Minimum Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of collections or relevant experience. Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. Retirement plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Paid Time Off (PTO). EEO Statement

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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