Collections Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Operations Specialist Tier I

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

CMS At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices,...

Collection Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

NewLane Finance is immediately seeking an experienced Collections Specialist with strong skills in, but not limited to, effective communication, ability to identify issues and provide solutions, attentiveness...

Late Stage Collection Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

NewLane is immediately seeking an experienced Late-Stage Collections Specialist with strong skills in, but not limited to, ability to achieve targeted delinquency goals, effective communication, ability...

Credit & Collections Analyst

  • Muncy, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Muncy, PA
  • 2 days ago

. + Prepares liens, waivers, special billing forms, and statutory notices to owners or lenders. + Processes claims in bankruptcy or legal proceedings. + Assists in confirmation of receivables, bad debts...

Credit and Collections Specialist

  • Manchester, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Manchester, PA
  • 2 days ago

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for **Credit and Collections Specialist at** our **Penn Waste** site in **Manchester, PA**....

Credit/Collections Coordinator

  • Nottingham, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Nottingham, PA
  • 9 days ago

Credit/Collections Coordinator Building a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual who is looking to gain industry knowledge and experience for the...

Patient Billing and Collections Coordinator

  • Allentown, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 10 days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to...

Senior Collections Representative

  • Hermitage, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • Hermitage, PA
  • 13 days ago

Position Title: Loan Adjustor 3 Business Unit: Retail Lending Reports to: Various Position Overview: This position is primarily responsible for collecting late-stage delinquent accounts including recovery...

Credit & Collections Analyst

  • Loganton, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Loganton, PA
  • 14 days ago

Loganton, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21599196 Summary Loganton, PA Competitive Salary 3 Years Experience Master's degree, High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED), Post-secondary academic degree,...

Mortgage Collection Representative

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 days ago

Primary Responsibilities: Attempts to contact borrowers utilizing effective human relation skills, to collect on delinquent mortgage loans, researches loan origination documentation and electronic file...

Collections Coordinator

  • State College, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 22 days ago

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Senior Collections Analyst

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

About Quench Quench USA, Inc. offers bottle-free filtered water solutions for healthy and environmentally conscious consumers outside the home, through direct sales and independent dealers across...

Credit and Collections Specialist Job

  • Radnor, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Radnor, PA
  • 30+ days ago

The Credit and Collections Specialist position is located in our Radnor, PA office....

Collections Specialist

  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairless Hills, PA
  • 30+ days ago

So, what does a Silvi Materials Collections Specialist do? You'll be an integral part of our Amazing Credit & Collections Team!...

Collections Representative (Retail Lending)

  • Hermitage, PA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hermitage, PA
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: Loan Adjustor 1 Business Unit: Retail Lending Reports To: Supervisor of Loan Adjustment Position Overview: This position is primarily responsible for collecting delinquent accounts,...

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Salary for Collections Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Highest Education Level

Collections Specialists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
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 Pennsylvania
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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