<p>We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support delinquent mortgage accounts and help borrowers find practical paths toward resolution in northwest suburbs of Chicago IL. This role focuses on early-stage delinquency management, combining outbound communication, account review, and payment collection with a strong customer service approach. The ideal candidate can balance compliance, empathy, and follow-through while working across servicing tools and internal teams to reduce delinquency and improve borrower outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee a portfolio of past-due mortgage accounts and carry out collection activities in line with established service expectations and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Communicate with borrowers to review account standing, understand reasons for missed payments, and explain available options for bringing loans current.</p><p>• Accept payments, record promised payment dates, and maintain accurate notes on borrower interactions and account developments within servicing platforms.</p><p>• Arrange repayment solutions that fit approved guidelines while supporting timely resolution of delinquent balances.</p><p>• Examine transaction history, prior correspondence, and servicing records to address borrower questions and strengthen collection efforts.</p><p>• Track delinquency reports, work queues, and exception items to ensure follow-up actions are completed promptly.</p><p>• Recognize situations where borrowers may need additional relief solutions and direct eligible accounts to the Loss Mitigation team for further review.</p><p>• Partner with internal departments to resolve account discrepancies, answer servicing-related questions, and support overall borrower assistance efforts.</p><p>• Use servicing applications, dialer systems, workflow tools, and reporting resources to manage daily assignments efficiently.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement efforts, procedural updates, testing activities, and other special assignments as needed.</p>
We are looking for an AR & Collections Specialist to support the accounting team in Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused individual who is comfortable working with receivables, payment activity, and customer outreach in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep account records current, resolve outstanding balances, and contribute to an efficient collections process while maintaining a strong service mindset.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information in Oracle by reviewing records regularly and entering changes promptly.<br>• Contact members regarding overdue balances, request payment, and coordinate workable payment arrangements when appropriate.<br>• Apply incoming payments correctly and ensure all cash activity is recorded accurately within Oracle.<br>• Initiate account suspension actions for non-payment within required timeframes and document all follow-up activity in the appropriate system.<br>• Manage chargeback cases from start to finish for both credit card and ACH transactions, including research, documentation, and dispute follow-through.<br>• Drive collection efforts for monthly dues, entry fees, and IR and fuel-related balances to meet established aging targets.<br>• Communicate proactively with customers about delinquent accounts and provide clear updates on account status and next steps.<br>• Update member profiles with revised contact or payment information while preserving complete and accurate records.<br>• Handle a large volume of account activity and transactions while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.