Collections Specialist Jobs in California

A Collections Specialist in the banking industry is responsible for contacting customers with delinquent accounts, negotiating payments, and keeping accurate records of collections and payment activity. They play a crucial role in maintaining the financial health of the bank by minimizing bad debt losses, improving cash flow, and ensuring compliance with banking laws and regulations related to debt collection. They also liaise with legal departments or external agencies if necessary, to handle defaulted accounts or to resolve legal issues related to debt collection.

Important skills for a Collections Specialist include excellent communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines, and proficiency in using collections software. A certification such as Certified Receivables Compliance Professional (CRCP) or Certified Credit and Collections Specialist (CCCS) can enhance job prospects. This position often requires prior experience in roles such as Debt Collector, Customer Service Representative, or Credit Analyst, where one gains skills in dealing with customers, managing credit or collections, and understanding financial statements.

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Collections Coordinator

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

About This Role Responsible for ensuring that RGP receives payments from clients as close to contracted terms as possible. The duties include monitoring the respective AR Aging to identify...

Collections Officer

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago

Collections Officer Huntington Beach, CA Sales & Account Management Full time Permanent Collections Officer - Radius (Huntington Beach, CA) Job Purpose Due to ongoing growth, Radius is looking for...

Credit/Collections Specialist

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more...

AR/Collections Specialist

  • Tulare, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Tulare, CA
  • 9 days ago

Tulare, CA Eval to hire M-F, 8 to 5 $20-$26/hr. Accounts receivable management involves processing and applying customer payments, including checks, ACH, wires, and credit cards. It also includes...

Cash Collections Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 12 days ago

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow...

Senior Collections Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 12 days ago

As a Sr. Collections Analyst, you will play a critical role in managing our accounts receivable processes and ensuring timely recovery of outstanding balances. You will be responsible for handling...

Remote Work

Entity Management and Collections Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago

and Duties In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is subject to the Department of Conservations Conflict of Interest code....

Sr. Credit & Collections Coordinator

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 19 days ago

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can...

Credit & Collections Coordinator

  • Brea, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Brea, CA
  • 21 days ago

Employment Type: Hourly Work Designation: Work from Home Position Summary: We are seeking a diligent and detail oriented collector to join our Credit & Collections Department to manage and collect...

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AR Collections Analyst

  • Union City, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 24 days ago

AR Collections Analyst POST NUMBER: 432127 Union City, CA, US On-Site December 10th, 2024 Business Services, Finance Vaco $ 31.00 - 36.00 hourly contractor AR Collections Analyst Location: Bay...

Credit and Collections Specialist

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 24 days ago

Credit and Collections Specialist - $25-$29/hour Monday-Friday Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned....

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • San Jose, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 24 days ago

Credit & Collections Specialist in San Jose , California At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology....

Credit and Collections Analyst

  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Credit & Collection Analyst to join our amazing culture. Provide a variety of credit and collection...

Sr. Credit & Collections Analyst

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 24 days ago

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Sr. Credit & Collections Analyst in Carlsbad , California Sr. Credit & Collections Analyst (1972) Title:Sr. Credit & Collections Analyst Group Company: MCA Sporting Goods...

Sr Escalation Collections Specialist (11am-8pm EST)

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 29 days ago

Carrington Sr Escalation Collections Specialist (11am-8pm EST) in Anaheim , California Come join our amazing team and work a hybrid schedule working 11:00am -8:00pm EST!...

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Salary for Collections Specialist Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBanking research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Collections Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.5%
High School or GED
23.7%
Associate's Degree
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Master's Degree
11.0%
Some College
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Collections Specialists in California
Less than 1 year
49.4%
2-4 years
27.6%
1-2 years
19.0%
None
3.3%
4-6 years
0.4%
10+ years
0.3%



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