Job Title: Collections Specialist

Summary:

This position is responsible for contacting customers to arrange payment of past due account balances to reduce non-pay disconnect churn.

*This position will cover the hours of 11AM - 8PM and working on Saturday's.*

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contacts assigned customers on outbound calls to arrange payment of past due account balances.
• Accepts inbound calls from Vexus customers to arrange payments.
• Follows credit & collections processes and procedures and negotiates payment terms within policies.
• Refers special credit arrangements, escalations, and high-level problematic accounts to Manager for resolution.
• Coordinates with other departments on credit, collections and customer issues as needed.
• Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with account holder. 
• Follow established guidelines to review and update account statuses. 
• Maintain log of payment promises and pertinent account details; schedule follow up communication with account holder. 
• Monitor accounts receivable and cash receipt reports. 
• Preform other related duties, as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability
• A 401k plan with an employer match
• Paid time off/holidays to all full-time employees
• Service discounts to enjoy all that Vexus has to offer at your home

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide figures and amounts using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and solve practical problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One to two years of related experience in credit and collections preferred

Computer Skills:

• Ability to use Word processing, Internet software and e-mail.
• Must be capable of becoming proficient in the use of the billing system and tools used to support the customer (training provided).

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform computer functions and operate routine office equipment.
• Must be able to perform moderate walking throughout the call center.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

*Vexus is an Equal Opportunity Employer