Collections Specialist Jobs in Florida

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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Equipment Finance Collections Specialist II

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Overview This position provides administrative and collection activities to the Equipment Finance Division. Performs a full range of collection activities on delinquent accounts including...

Legal Collections Agent

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago

Radius Global Solutions LLCis currently hiring 1st Party Litigation Collectors to join our team. Our client is a large multinational bank and the First Party Litigation Collectors will initiate...

Collections Specialist

  • Miramar, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miramar, FL
  • 1 day ago

Customer contact in reference to collection efforts for all past due consumer loans within federal and state collections laws, as well as corporate guidelines. Responsibilities include working in...

Collections Specialist

  • Doral, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 1 day ago

Customer contact in reference to collection efforts for all past due consumer loans within federal and state collections laws, as well as corporate guidelines. Responsibilities include working in...

Member Resolutions Specialist (Collections)

  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pembroke Pines, FL
  • 2 days ago

Patriot Act, O.F.A.C., Fair Lending, and Credit Card Act....

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 2 days ago

The Credit and Collection Specialist is responsible for collection activities related health insurance claims and patient balances....

Medicare/Medicaid Collections Coordinator 2

  • Miramar, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Miramar, FL
  • 5 days ago

Medicare/Medicaid Collections Coordinator is responsible for the timely billing and collection of Medicare and Medicaid claims. Enter admission and claims information into system. Review Medicare...

Pharmacy Billing Collections Specialist

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 6 days ago

Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation's largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no...

Collections Analyst

  • Stuart, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 7 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reviews files to select delinquent accounts for collection efforts. Utilizes a wide variety of financial analysis tools to examine customers for potential...

Collections Officer

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 11 days ago

Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and policies, including but not limited to BSA, OFAC, and Physical Security....

**Perform compliance checks/screening** for OFAC, EAR, Anti-boycott, BSA AML and JFEL (Japanese Foreign Exchange Laws) /Red flags/vessels/shipping lines/ports/country violations relating to trade finance...

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Medical Collections Agent

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 14 days ago

Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Medical Collector to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of medical terminology and experience in...

Insurance Collections Coordinator - Orlando, FL (Hybrid) CVS Health 2.7 ( ) Orlando, FL Why you should apply for a job to CVS Health : 62% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 52% say...

Credit AND Collections Analyst

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 27 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 27 days ago

A client of Insight Global is looking for a collections specialist to join their team in Jacksonville, FL....

Credit and Collections Specialist

  • FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • FL
  • 30+ days ago

The Credit and Collections Specialist will work closely with customers, sales, and internal finance teams to resolve billing disputes, process payments, and minimize delinquent accounts....

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Salary for Collections Specialist Jobs in Florida

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

Highest Education Level

Collections Specialists in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
23.5%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Master's Degree
11.2%
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 Florida
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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