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Collections Specialist

GFL Environmental
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 2 years
Location

Southfield, MI 48075, US

Salary

$40,000 - $48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • GFL Environmental is seeking a Collections Specialist for their Southfield, Michigan office, offering a hands-on role focused on reducing client accounts receivable aging through effective communication and analysis.
  • The position requires at least two years of collection experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Key responsibilities include making daily collection calls, contacting customers about overdue accounts, performing account reconciliations, and negotiating settlements.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Salary details were not provided in the job description.
GFL Environmental is looking for a Collections Specialist to join our team out of our Southfield, Michigan Office! The Collections Specialist will perform, administer, and coordinate all collection functions to reduce the aging of client A/R through review, analysis, and communication with clients. This is a hands-on position that involves communicating with clients and employees.



 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily collection calls (Outbound/Inbound - Target of 45 outbound calls per day)
  • Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and determine reasons for non-payment
  • Perform brief account reconciliations
  • Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, late payment and other irregularities
  • Process credit card payments
  • Researches charge backs and returned checks
  • Issue credit hold notifications
  • Recommend that accounts be shifted to a collection agency
  • Recommend bad debt write-offs
  • Issue overdue letters to overdue accounts
  • Use skip tracing techniques to locate customers
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Research/investigate historical data and resolve payment discrepancies and provide backups to customers
  • Respond to customer questions and requests and resolve those questions/issues
  • Complying with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Overcome stall tactics and objection by suggesting different options for debt payment


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

  • At least two years (2) of collection experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule
  • Proficient computer and math skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Proven interpersonal, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication with outstanding phone etiquette and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
  • Possess strong logic, ability to take initiative and able to negotiate

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

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