Collections Specialist

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Collections Specialist

EquipmentShare is searching for a Collections Specialist for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.

Salary range: $23-$25/hr. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate.

Job Summary

Facilitate collection of delinquent accounts.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Possess strong customer focus with the ability to have detailed conversations with our customers
• Handle Collection calls and or correspondence in a fast paced goal oriented Collections Department
• Very comfortable communicating with customers in a metrics-driven environment
• Are able to navigate multiple technologies while staying engaged with our customers
• Possess excellent negotiation and decision making skills; in addition to strong communication skills
• Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion in difficult situations
• Have the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Think critically and exercise independent judgement
• Handle a high volume of outgoing calls to assigned delinquent customers
• Handle incoming phone calls, regardless of assigned branches, effectively resolving customer and branch questions
• Communicate and follow up effectively with both customers and branch personnel on a timely basis
• Establish and maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with branch personnel and co-workers
• Reconcile customer disputes as they pertain to payment of outstanding balances that are due
• Effectively communicate with customers and co-workers both verbally and written
• Meet portfolio, departmental and company goals
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Associate Degree in Accounting or relevant field
• 2 years experience in finance/accounting
• Strong foundation in spreadsheets, Excel and Google Sheets
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to communicate with Finance team.
• Ability to function as a team player.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience in accounts receivable preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  
  

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k) and company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.
• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).
• State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.
• Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.
  
  

About You

Our mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.

EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity

employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,

protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.