We are looking for a dedicated Collections Specialist to join our team in Portland, Maine. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing and improving our credit and collections processes, ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong relationships with clients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal industry environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and execute commercial and consumer collections activities to ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances.<br>• Manage credit and collections processes, including reviewing accounts and analyzing payment histories.<br>• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address billing concerns and develop payment solutions.<br>• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and update account statuses in the system.<br>• Monitor delinquent accounts and implement strategies to reduce overdue balances.<br>• Communicate effectively with customers to resolve disputes and clarify payment terms.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all collection efforts.<br>• Prepare detailed reports on collections performance and provide recommendations for process improvements.<br>• Support billing collection operations by identifying and addressing discrepancies.<br>• Assist in developing policies and procedures to streamline collection workflows.

• Proven experience in commercial and consumer collections processes.<br>• Strong knowledge of credit and billing collection practices.<br>• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.<br>• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data related to payment histories.<br>• Familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements in collections.<br>• Proficiency in using collection management systems and tools.<br>• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.<br>• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

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