Collections Specialist Jobs in Florida

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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Equipment Finance Collections Specialist II

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 2 hours ago

Overview The Equipment Finance Collections Specialist II provides collections and administrative support to the First Citizens Bank Equipment Finance division....

Credit And Collections Specialist

  • Miramar, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Miramar, FL
  • 3 days ago

Credit and Collections Specialist Job Description Responsible for managing, researching, and answering credit card disputes and chargeback cases....

Credit & Collections Specialist

  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 4 days ago

The Credit and Collection Specialist is responsible for collection activities related health insurance claims and patient balances....

AR Cash & Collection Specialist

  • Sunrise, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL
  • 5 days ago

B2B Collections ClerkResponsibilities Monitor and analyze accounts receivable to identify overdue payments and delinquent accounts. Contact customers via email and phone to collect overdue amounts...

Insurance Collections Coordinator - Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

  • Winter Garden, FL
  • 7 days ago
  • Winter Garden, FL
  • 7 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Account Collections Coordinator

  • Miramar, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Miramar, FL
  • 9 days ago

Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits...

Credit & Collections Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake Mary, FL
  • 10 days ago

Business Summary: This position will be responsible will manage various business-to-business (B2B) accounts receivable portfolio. Responsibilities include collecting customer outstanding...

Collections Specialist II

  • Doral, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 10 days ago

Customer contact in reference to collection efforts for all past due consumer loans within federal and state collections laws, as well as corporate guidelines. Responsibilities include working in...

Credit AND Collections Analyst

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 12 days ago

A client of Insight Global is looking for a collections specialist to join their team in Jacksonville, FL....

Call Center Collections Agent

  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to...

Entry-Level Collections Agent (Full-Time)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 16 days ago

LOCATION Tampa, FL POSITION OVERVIEW MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a...

Medical Collections Agent

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 16 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 16 days ago

The Medical Collections Agent initiates the appropriate action to collect past due balances and record accurate notes on delinquent accounts. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Paid Training This position pays...

Collections Agent

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 18 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 18 days ago

TEKsystems Collections Agent in Pensacola , Florida TEKsystems is currently hiring Delinquency Control Counselors to start with a Fortune 100 Financial Institution in Pensacola, FL! Job...

Accounts Receivable Billing & Collections Coordinator Full Time

  • Amelia Island, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Amelia Island, FL
  • 20 days ago

Location Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations,...

Accounts Receivable/Collection Specialist

  • Miami, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 23 days ago

A globally recognized leader in the HVAC industry is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist to join their finance team....

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Salary for Collections Specialist Jobs in Florida

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

Highest Education Level

Collections Specialists in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.6%
High School or GED
23.7%
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 Florida
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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