Collections Associate Job at OEC, Fairlawn, OH

  • OEC
  • Fairlawn, OH

Job Description

Job Summary

Drive down delinquency and protect company cash flow by managing past-due customer accounts. You'll monitor AR aging, resolve outstanding balances, negotiate payment plans, and serve as the primary contact for customers on billing disputes and payment status — all while maintaining accurate records to support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

What You'll Do

  • Account Monitoring: Review AR aging daily, prioritizing outreach by risk, balance, and days delinquent. Code and post payments and reconcile related accounts.
  • Collections: Contact customers by phone, email, and letter to secure payment; negotiate and document payment plans. Resolve billing discrepancies, short pays, and disputes, coordinating with Sales and Customer Service as needed.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed collection notes and account histories for every contact and promise-to-pay. Prepare month/quarter/year-end aging summaries and bad debt exposure reports, researching data to resolve discrepancies.
  • Escalation: Send past-due notices and demand letters, escalating per collection stage. Recommend and document chronically delinquent accounts for agency or legal referral. Process credit card payments via RBS.
  • Billing & Compliance: Track monthly bad-debt write-offs, update payment terms, process billing/statements per contract terms, and manage the billing system's subscription database.
  • Credit Management: Recommend and coordinate credit holds, releases, and restrictions, balancing collections with customer relationships alongside Sales and Account Management.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activity follows applicable debt collection laws (e.g., FDCPA) and internal policies.
  • Team Support: Provide clerical support, assist with special projects, and back up teammates during absences.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years in collections, AR, or credit support, with experience in payment negotiation and past-due account management.
  • Working knowledge of FDCPA and collections best practices.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) for aging and account analysis.
  • Comfort with high-volume outbound calls and firm, professional payment conversations.
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills across teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to juggle multiple deadlines simultaneously.

What We Offer:

  • Full benefits starting Day 1 : Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
  • Professional development programs and tuition assistance
  • Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours

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