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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Collections Specialist

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 1 day 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...

Asset Finance Collections Rep 1

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

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Collections Agent - Remote (Columbus, OH)

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

Overview Please Note: After the submission of your application, you will receive an email to complete a virtual interview via our online interviewing platform/tool, “Verint”. This online interview...

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Late Stage Collections Agent

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 5 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...

About the Role: As a Collections Specialist at defi SOLUTIONS, you'll be a key member of our Universal Support Team, thriving in a dynamic, high-volume contact center environment....

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Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago

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

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Credit & Collections Representative

  • Columbus, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 14 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...

Collections Agent (10:30pm-7pm EST)

  • Stow, OH
  • 15 days ago
  • Stow, OH
  • 15 days ago

10:30am-7pm Shift ($400 monthly performance bonus guaranteed for the first 3 months) $17.00/hr + targeted commissions up to $10K **Additional $1/hr for Bilingual Candidates. This position is on a...

Small Business Collections Representative

  • Niles, OH
  • 22 days ago
  • Niles, OH
  • 22 days ago

May assist with collecting consumer loans such as HELOC's, direct loans, and small mortgage loans Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money laundering...

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written! If you are interested and qualified for this...

Small Business Collections Representative

  • Canfield, OH
  • 24 days ago
  • Canfield, OH
  • 24 days ago

May assist with collecting consumer loans such as HELOC’s, direct loans, and small mortgage loans Complete all mandatory and elective training, including BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) and Anti-Money laundering...

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Mentor, OH
  • 25 days ago
  • Mentor, OH
  • 25 days ago

The Credit & Collection Specialist reviews and researches account issues to ensure that proper steps are taken daily to protect Avery Dennisons interests in receivables assets and further reduce the...

Billing and Collections Analyst (B2B)

  • Dublin, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dublin, OH
  • 30+ 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....

Lead Collections Specialist

  • Whitehall, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Whitehall, OH
  • 45+ days ago

Advanced-level experience in problem solving and influencing 1+ years Working-level experience in decision making #INDDFS #ZRDFS A credit screening may be required for some roles within Discover Home Lending...

Credit Union Member Solutions Specialist (Collections)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 60+ days ago

Credit Union Member Solutions Specialist (Collections) Description Education First Credit Union (EFCU) is a full-service not-for-profit financial institution. Our mission is to enhance our...

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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
14.8%
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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