A Collections Associate will make sure that payments are made properly and as well draft all ways to chase up and collect payments. The major roles and responsibilities that are mentioned on the Collections Associate Resume list the following – sorting out payment plans, recording payments that are collected, organizing customer files, chasing debtors and late payments, tracking debtors with the help of credit bureaus, telephone providers and even post offices; processing customer refunds, reviewing account adjustments, taking accountability for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts, and performing all other associated tasks.
Required skills that are crucial for this post include – knowledge of billing and collections procedures; knowledge of accounts receivable, experience with QuickBooks, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. This position doesn’t require any particular qualification, but most of the employers want at least a degree in accounting or book-keeping or the related.
Headline : Professional with ten years experience in third party debt collections. Located and monitored overdue accounts, used computers and a variety of automated systems.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite.
Description :
Arranged for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
Located and notified customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.
Persuaded customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or nonplayable checks, or to return merchandise.
Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts.
Answered customer questions regarding problems with their accounts.
Recorded information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
Received payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Sr. Collections Associate Resume
Objective : Seek more challenging employment opportunities. Mission oriented Administrator and Customer Service Representative with strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, 10-key, Typing 30 WPM.
Description :
Professional Collections Associate with a firm commitment to customer service.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Routinely interacted with consumers in a positive and professional manner.
Located and monitored overdue accounts using computers and a variety of automated systems.
Placed outgoing and accept inbound calls from consumers to negotiate resolution of delinquent accounts.
Assisted consumers in a manner in which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Utilized strategy available under company policy or client contract when negotiating repayment plans.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Jr. Collections Associate Resume
Objective : To build a solid foundation with your company and to work in a face paced with growth opportunities. Collections Associate is responsible for managing the collections system and ensuring all collections are organized, processed, and classified in a timely manner.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Description :
Arranged for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
Advised customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.
Persuaded customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or non-payable checks, or to return merchandise.
Located and monitored overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems.
Answered customer questions regarding problems with their accounts.
Recorded information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Business
Collections Associate III Resume
Summary : To obtain a challenging position utilizing strong organizational and problem solving skills within a company providing an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Skills : Pipeline Stress, Analysis Software.
Description :
Responsible for the inbound and outbound collection of past due accounts 30-60 days old.
Successfully located and contacted 50% of file; exceeding goal 10 out of 13 months.
Skilled in using skip-tracing tools such as credit information and the internet to locate customer contact information.
Experienced negotiator able to work through most customer concerns.
Drived to succeed due to ability to self-motivate and remain positive.
Believed in team work and strives to lead by example.
Goal-oriented and willing to learn new techniques and use partnerships to exceed goals.
Able to complete repetitive tasks without issue.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business Management
Collections Associate/Assistant Resume
Objective : Hard working waitress/hostess with a two and one-half year background in the service industry. As well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Skills : Microsoft Office.
Description :
Provided account status and ramifications of being delinquent to cardholders.
Provided cardholders with options and programs if necessary to suit their financial situations in order to bring their accounts out of delinquency.
Worked efficiently with Microsoft Windows Programs.
Worked efficiently and quickly using computer programs while speaking with cardholders.
Make sure time is always managed adequately.
Adhered to proper shift start and break times.
Multi-tasked as needed while reviewing account info, documenting conversations with cardholders, and advising what needs to be done to bring the account to a normal status.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Computer Science
Collections Associate/Analyst Resume
Objective : Over 3 years of experience in customer service in financial collections. Motivated and driven independent worker with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Multi-tasked by using multiple computer systems to perform job efficiently.
Partnered with third party agencies to assist in collecting debt on 15 accounts /daily.
Analyzed balance aging reports daily to determine collection opportunities.
Reviewed commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection.
Evaluated customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history, and purchase activity.
Researched missing / misapplied payments and corrected payment issues daily.
Performed account maintenance and applied payments / returns to invoices daily.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Collections Associate/Supervisor Resume
Headline : Diligent, highly motivated, and performance-driven professional, with progressive experience in all facets of manufacturing and production operations as well ship construction and overhaul.
Skills : MS Office, MS Excel.
Description :
Assisted customers in resolving collection issues.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts.
Expedienced and efficiency was of great importance when resolving customer discrepancies.
Made account adjustments, small balance write off, processed credit memos, and encouraged customer reconciliation.
Reduced delinquency of assigned accounts is the responsibility of the collections specialist.
Enlisted the support of senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process.
Participated in team management meetings to discuss goals and productivity.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certificate In Leadership
Collections Associate/Coordinator Resume
Objective : Friendly and enthusiastic customer service representative with two years of specialization in the retail industry and retail banking. Proficient in posting a variety of transactions, filing, and file maintenance. Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key customer relationships.
Skills : Retail Sales, Retail Management.
Description :
Significant communication with internal and external customers via phone and email regarding delinquent balances.
Identified and prioritized issues impacting payment.
Daily interaction with key client personnel.
Worked with Account and Program Managers to keep current with any client/customer changes.
May require root cause analysis and problem resolution.
Developed, created and analyzed collection and Accounts Receivable reports.
Updated customer and other stakeholder information using various software programs including UPS proprietary programs Skills Used.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Collections Associate/Supervisor Resume
Summary : Customer Service and Collections professional with over 12 years experience in a call center environment. Dependable team leader who strives to achieve consistent results and can manage multi-tasks while achieving 100% scores on monitored calls for giving quality service to clients.
Skills : Credit, Accounts Receivable.
Description :
Collected associate for Home Equity loans.
Responsible for inbound as well as outbound calls for members who are past due on their Home Equity loans.
Worked on accounts that are from 30 to 90 days past due.
Assisted members in work plans such as modifications extensions and payment plans.
Responsible for evaluating accounts and determining what would be the best work out option for the member.
Utilized financial applications to determine the type of work out plan as well as CMS and VLS.
Exceeded all departmental metrics and expectations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Accounting
Collections Associate Resume
Summary : Looking for a long term position, whether It be professional or general In manner ; where can grow and contribute to growth and productivity.
Skills : Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.
Description :
Worked as a collections associate for time share Industry.
Collecting on past due and delinquent timeshare mortgage accounts.
Called customers as well as answered Inbound calls from customers.
Processed credit/debit card payments, as well as post dated payment Into system.
Strived to provide excellent customer service.
Used problem solving skills In helping debtors to be able to bring accounts current.
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