Advanced Collections Specialist - Onsite

Title: Advanced Collections Specialist - Onsite Mandatory skills: B2B default collections, C2C, Get Paid, Oracle, SAP, Business Objects, customer billing, payment misapplication, root cause resolution, account balances, payment plans, repayment schedule, pricing discrepancies, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications Description: Risk Advanced Collections Contractor General Summary: The Advanced Collections Contractor is a strategic role tasked with the key responsibility of mitigating client's financial exposure resulting from defaulted accounts and is responsible for the collection of outstanding debts from the existing customer base and all other aspects of collections, including resolving customer billing and account issues, correcting payment misapplication, managing account portfolios, and other duties assigned by management. This position will also partner with various internal and external teams to suspend deliveries, drive root cause resolution, and resolve account balances timely and effective manner. Major Task Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities: Accurately manage and prioritize a revolving portfolio of defaulted and distressed accounts with aggressive daily communication attempts Actively monitor reports and initiate daily contact with customer base to quickly resolve overdue balances by phone and email Utilize all available resources to identify alternate contact methods for evasive customers Ensure accurate documentation of collections efforts and customer contact information Negotiate/document payment plans and monitor repayment schedule adherence Analyze and resolve chargebacks, short pays, and pricing discrepancies with the appropriate internal and external business partners Perform as primary owner of root cause resolution for all customer exceptions Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial & proprietary information Take ownership and deliver against both personal and team goals Drive self-improvement and continuous learning Demonstrate initiative for expanding own skill set and knowledge of business Qualifications: 2-5 years of experience in B2B default collections Demonstrated negotiation, influencing, concise and persuasive communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication Demonstrated ability to work in a past paced environment with shifting priorities. Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within the team to execute against established goals with little supervision. Extremely high level of attention to detail and superior organizations and time management skills Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think outside the box Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and proficient use of other Microsoft Office applications. Skilled at analyzing data. Highly skilled in applying critical thinking to problem solving and analysis Professional and mature with a high degree of confidence interacting with all levels of personnel. Proven history of being a self-starter Additional Qualifications: 4 Year Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting FDCPA, CCDS or similar certification Prior experience with C2C, Get Paid, Oracle, SAP, Business Objects Notes: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at hr@viva-it.com for any complaints, comments and suggestions. Contact Details : Account co-ordinator: Sekhar Radhakrishnan, Phone No : (847) 892-7502, Email: staffing10@viva-it.com VIVA USA INC. 3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 staffing10@viva-it.com | http://www.viva-it.com