Collections Specialist at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
The Collector is responsible for collections of outstanding accounts receivable and all other aspects of collections resulting in a reduction of delinquency for assigned regions while working in partnership with branch management and collectors to achieve maximum results.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities: *

* Manage AR Aging report for locations and subsidiaries assigned, as well as escalated accounts/invoices from branches that need a higher level of collection. This effort will be through direct calls and emails with customers.

* Prepare FDL letters and request attorney FDLs as needed and recommend accounts for third-party collection and/or write-off.

* Communicate with Collections Manager about status of past due accounts or situations where additional leverage is needed to obtain the desired outcome of collection efforts.

* Monitor and resolve financial discrepancies.

* Maintain notes on accounts to reflect collection efforts.

* Work returned statements as needed to collect outstanding debt, obtain updated contact information, and update ERP systems with current information.

* Ensures the security and privacy of customer information and files.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Education/Qualification: *

* High school diploma or equivalent, bachelors or associates degree preferred, but not required

* At least two years of experience in collection and credit work.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

* Microsoft Navigator and/or Profit Zoom a plus.

* Ability to work with a team and independently, in a fast-paced environment.

* Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis.

* Basic understanding of applicable state and federal collection laws including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

*Other Duties:*

* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Physical Requirements:*

* Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

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*Benefits and Perks:*

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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