Debt Collector

Description

Job Title: Collector

Job Summary: 

Blitt & Gaines, P.C. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Collector to join our dynamic Collections team. In this role, you will represent our firm and its clients by managing and recovering past-due accounts while maintaining a professional, respectful, and customer-centric approach. You’ll engage directly with consumers and authorized third parties, negotiate payment solutions, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

If you're a strong communicator, a skilled negotiator, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Essential Duties:

• Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls in a fast-paced collections environment
• Maintain and update assigned accounts within the collections system daily
• Monitor and respond to client voicemail boxes, documenting and resolving messages promptly
• Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements in accordance with company and client guidelines
• Accurately update customer account information and notes 
• Verify and confirm customer account details and banking information
• Process secure payments and update payment methods as needed 
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies on accounts
• Communicate professionally with consumers, attorneys, and third-party representatives
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state laws (e.g., FDCPA) and client/firm compliance policies 
• Assist the team with projects and other departmental tasks assigned

Performance Expectations: 

Performance is measured monthly through scorecards evaluating:

• Productivity metrics
• Compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Attendance and punctuality

Performance is benchmarked against peers with rankings provided.

Education/Experience:

• Previous collections experience required
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in collections, customer service, sales, call centers, or QA is a plus
• Familiarity with collections software and systems (e.g., CLS, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Solid understanding of federal and state debt collection laws, including FDCPA

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Professional demeanor with a customer-first attitude
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently
• Positive mindset with adaptability and drive to learn
• Comfortable working in a performance driven, bonus structured environment 

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay
• Monthly performance-based bonus opportunities 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability 
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing 
• Professional Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Join Our Team

At Blitt & Gaines, P.C., we’re committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace. If you’re looking to build your career in collections while making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!