Collections Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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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Billing and Collections Analyst (B2B)

  • Dublin, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dublin, OH
  • 60+ days ago

The Billing and Collections Specialist is the subject matter expert on billing and receivable matters and quickly resolves questions or issues raised by clients and company leaders....

Collections Coordinator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

As a Collections Coordinator, you will be part of the Finance Department supporting various teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a keen eye for...

Collections Coordinator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

AR COLLECTIONS OPENING (B2B) 3 Month assignment Proficient with SAP and Excel TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this...

Collections Specialist

  • Portsmouth, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, OH
  • 2 days ago

We're looking for a motivated Collections Specialist to join our team and play a key role in maintaining the financial health of our company and our customers....

Collections Coordinator

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Join a Leader in Aviation Safety! Are you detail-driven, customer-focused, and ready to make an impact? Our client, a global leader in aviation training, simulation, and regulatory compliance, is...

Asset Finance Collections Rep 1

  • Akron, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 2 days ago

The Asset Finance Collections Representative I is responsible for the overall effective management of delinquency levels of an assigned Portfolio of accounts within the 1-60 day aging categories....

Remote Work

Credit & Collections Coordinator

  • Akron, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 8 days ago

Information about #32221 Credit & Collections CoordinatorWork Location: This role can work remotely provided that the applicant lives in the eastern time zone.Formulated to CareFor more than 75...

Credit & Collections Coordinator (32221)

  • OH
  • 11 days ago
  • OH
  • 11 days ago

Information about #32221 Credit & Collections Coordinator Work Location: This role can work remotely provided that the applicant lives in the eastern time zone. Formulated to Care For more than 75...

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Miamisburg, OH
  • 13 days ago

CREDIT & COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST Location: Miamisburg, OH JOB DESCRIPTION: CREDIT & COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST Are you ready to join a dynamic team with a strong Dayton-based company?...

Collections Coordinator

  • Grove City, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Grove City, OH
  • 14 days ago

About FlightSafety InternationalFlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to...

Collections Specialist

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 23 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 23 days ago

Knowledge and/or subject matter expertise in consumer collections and regulatory reporting for risk management initiatives. 4-6 years of experience in financial services (preferably retail and/or retail lending...

Late Stage Collections Agent

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 27 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 27 days ago

Location:4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144We are not your typical Collections team!At KeyBank, we pride ourselves on being client advisors. We appreciate our business clients, and our team...

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago

Position Overview** The Credit & Collections Specialist is a highly independent role with limited management oversight....

Remote Work

Credit & Collections Representative

  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago

customer serviceDetail orientedExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesExtensive knowledge of fair debt and collection management.Strong knowledge of state commercial laws.Knowledge of legal lending...

Small Business Collections Representative

  • Niles, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Niles, OH
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY: The Small Business Collections Representative is primarily charged with resolving various delinquent accounts, including but not limited to commercial loans, commercial dealer loans,...

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Salary for Collections Specialist Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

Collections Specialists in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
High School or GED
23.6%
Associate's Degree
14.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Master's Degree
11.1%
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 Ohio
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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