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. Responsibilities: • Oversee and execute commercial and consumer collections activities to ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances. • Manage credit and collections processes, including reviewing accounts and analyzing payment histories. • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address billing concerns and develop payment solutions. • Maintain accurate records of collection activities and update account statuses in the system. • Monitor delinquent accounts and implement strategies to reduce overdue balances. • Communicate effectively with customers to resolve disputes and clarify payment terms. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all collection efforts. • Prepare detailed reports on collections performance and provide recommendations for process improvements. • Support billing collection operations by identifying and addressing discrepancies. • Assist in developing policies and procedures to streamline collection workflows.

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

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Portland, ME
onsite
Temporary
22.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee and execute commercial and consumer collections activities to ensure timely resolution of outstanding balances. • Manage credit and collections processes, including reviewing accounts and analyzing payment histories. • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address billing concerns and develop payment solutions. • Maintain accurate records of collection activities and update account statuses in the system. • Monitor delinquent accounts and implement strategies to reduce overdue balances. • Communicate effectively with customers to resolve disputes and clarify payment terms. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all collection efforts. • Prepare detailed reports on collections performance and provide recommendations for process improvements. • Support billing collection operations by identifying and addressing discrepancies. • Assist in developing policies and procedures to streamline collection workflows.
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