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Collections Specialist

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Detail Oriented
  • Professional Communication
  • Accountability
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Team Management
  • Persistence
  • Confident Communicator

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Experience in collections and accounts receivable
  • High-volume outbound calling experience (comfortable making 100+ outbound calls daily)
  • Strong objection-handling and negotiation skills
  • Proficiency with Salesforce/CRM systems and strong written and verbal English communication

Requirements:

  • Make 100+ outbound collections calls daily to customers with overdue balances and follow up via phone and email to secure payments and commitments
  • Investigate billing discrepancies, invoice disputes, and payment delays; identify root causes and coordinate with internal teams to resolve
  • Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce and other CRM systems) including calls, emails, payment commitments, case updates, and follow-up timelines
  • Communicate professionally with customers to collect payments while preserving a positive customer experience; track aging and performance metrics

Job description

Collections Specialist (Accounts Receivable, Outbound Calling & Payment Recovery) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Collections Specialist to manage past-due accounts, drive payment recovery, and protect company cash flow through consistent outbound collections efforts.

This is not a passive support role.

You will be responsible for:

  • High-volume outbound collections calls
  • Payment follow-ups
  • Billing issue resolution
  • CRM documentation
  • Revenue recovery execution

This role is best suited for someone who is:

  • Persistent
  • Confident on calls
  • Organized under pressure
  • Comfortable making 100+ outbound calls daily

If you thrive in fast-paced, target-driven environments and follow through until issues are fully resolved, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Collections & Payment Recovery (Core Focus)

  • Make 100+ outbound calls daily to customers with overdue balances
  • Follow up consistently via:
    • Phone
    • Email
  • Secure:
    • Payments
    • Payment commitments
    • Resolution timelines
  • Navigate gatekeepers and reach decision-makers
  • Handle objections professionally while driving conversations toward resolution

Billing Issue Investigation & Resolution

  • Investigate:
    • Billing discrepancies
    • Invoice disputes
    • Payment delays
  • Identify root causes impacting collections
  • Coordinate internally to resolve issues efficiently
  • Ensure unresolved accounts are actively managed and followed up on

CRM Management & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate records in:
    • Salesforce
    • CRM systems
  • Log:
    • Calls
    • Emails
    • Payment commitments
    • Case updates
    • Follow-up timelines
  • Ensure all accounts remain organized and actively tracked

Customer Communication

  • Communicate professionally and confidently with customers
  • Balance:
    • Firmness in collections
    • Strong customer experience
  • Provide updates on:
    • Payment status
    • Case resolution progress
  • Maintain clear and professional communication at all times

Process Improvement & Reporting

  • Identify recurring issues impacting collections performance
  • Share insights to improve:
    • Recovery rates
    • Internal workflows
    • Billing accuracy
  • Maintain consistent activity reporting and follow-up discipline

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You are persistent and disciplined with follow-ups
  • You are comfortable handling difficult conversations professionally
  • You thrive in high-volume outbound environments
  • You take ownership of results and collections performance
  • You stay organized while managing multiple accounts simultaneously

Required Experience & Skills

  • Experience in:
    • Collections
    • Accounts receivable
    • High-volume outbound calling
  • Comfortable making 100+ outbound calls daily
  • Strong objection-handling and negotiation skills
  • Experience with:
    • Salesforce
    • CRM systems
  • Strong written and verbal English communication
  • High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Nice to Have

  • Experience in structured collections environments
  • Exposure to:
    • Billing support
    • AR operations
    • Customer account management
  • Experience improving:
    • Collection workflows
    • Recovery processes
    • Payment tracking systems

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Make outbound collections calls and send payment follow-ups
  • Investigate overdue accounts and billing issues
  • Update CRM records and payment notes
  • Coordinate internally to resolve disputes
  • Follow up on payment commitments
  • Track collection performance and aging accounts

In short:
You help protect revenue by ensuring overdue balances are actively managed, resolved, and collected efficiently.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • 100+ outbound calls completed daily
  • Payments collected and accounts resolved
  • Reduction in aging receivables
  • Follow-up consistency and response time
  • CRM accuracy and documentation quality

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Direct impact on company cash flow and revenue protection
  • Clear performance-driven environment
  • Structured workflows and measurable KPIs
  • High ownership and accountability
  • Opportunity to grow into:
    • AR Operations
    • Revenue Operations
    • Senior Collections / Billing roles

Interview Process

  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you:

  • Are confident making high-volume outbound calls
  • Know how to handle collections professionally
  • Follow through until payment issues are resolved
  • Thrive in execution-focused environments

This role is a strong fit for driven collections and receivables professionals.

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