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The Part-Time Collections Specialist will manage and resolve customer past-due balances by contacting customers regarding failed payment transactions and guiding them through updating their payment information. They will also maintain accurate records of outreach efforts and provide regular reporting on collections progress.
Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in collections or a related finance/customer service role, with strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally. Familiarity with billing systems and a customer-focused approach are essential.
About the role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Collections Specialist to help manage and resolve customer past-due balances related to our monthly subscription services. This role focuses on outreach to customers with failed credit card transactions, missing or expired payment information, and other billing-related issues that cause delinquent accounts. The ideal candidate is professional, persistent, customer-focused, and comfortable handling both outbound communication and internal coordination. What you'll do Customer Outreach & Collections Monitor and manage a queue of past-due customer accounts Contact customers via phone, email, and ticketing systems to address failed payment attempts or missing/expired payment details. Clearly communicate outstanding balances, payment instructions, and billing expectations while maintaining a courteous, service-oriented approach. Follow up diligently on unresolved cases following an established cadence (e.g., 1-week, 2-week, 30-day intervals). Billing Resolution Guide customers through updating or correcting payment information (credit card updates, bank ACH details, etc.). Coordinate with the accounting or support teams when payment issues require internal investigation or adjustments. Ensure customers understand their account status and potential service impacts due to non-payment. Tracking & Reporting Maintain accurate notes and status updates on all outreach and collection efforts in CRM or billing systems. Identify trends that may indicate systemic billing issues and escalate them appropriately. Provide the Controller and Finance team with regular reporting on collections progress, aging summaries, and accounts requiring special handling. Process Improvement Recommend enhancements to communication templates, escalation workflows, and collections scripts. Assist in refining proactive measures to reduce future delinquencies. Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate Required Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, customer billing, or a related finance/customer service role. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally under sensitive circumstances. Comfortable working with billing systems, CRM platforms, and spreadsheets. Highly organized and capable of managing a dynamic queue of follow-ups and deadlines. Ability to maintain professionalism and empathy, even in challenging customer interactions. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a SaaS or subscription-based business. Familiarity with automated billing systems, payment gateways, and recurring billing processes. Experience handling ACH and credit card payment troubleshooting with customers. Work Schedule & Structure Part-time role: approximately 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility based on collections volume. May be remote or onsite depending on company policy. Reports directly to the Controller.
This job posting was last updated on 12/11/2025