What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collector position at Solomon Page?
Our client currently has an immediate opening for a Collector. The Collector will be a member of the accounting staff and will report directly to the Collections Manager with a dotted line to the Controller. We are seeking a professional Collector with 3 years of experience in the legal industry or a comparable business. Experience should include high volume debt collecting.
- Salary: $50-$60K
Responsibilities:
- Make daily contact with relevant parties via phone calls
- Monitor and notate accounts regarding payment status
- Initiate late payment notices to relevant parties
- Monitor and resolve financial discrepancies
- Inform debtors of their payment status and timelines for repayment
- Follow up on late payment notices
- Be persistent in calling and contacting debtors via email
- Contact larger companies and corporate entities to follow up on payments
- Negotiate repayment and payment plans as needed
- Negotiate settlement agreements/pay-outs as needed
- Address questions, complaints, or suggestions
- Update and review all accounts to keep records of payment plans up-to-date
- Inform upper management and leaders when legal action is needed
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience as a Collector for mid-size to large law firm or company
- Experience with Aderant accounting software is a plus
- Experience in debt collecting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Three years of previous experience as a Collector or in a law firm or related field
- Excellent phone etiquette
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle a high-volume workload
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel); working knowledge of databases, or financial software a plus; knowledge of Aderant preferred
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Self-motivated and self-directed; able to work without supervision
- Able to create trust and build relationships
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
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