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Collections Specialist

CFS
  • Bakersfield, CA
    8 days ago
    CFS

    Job Description

    Collections Specialist


    Are you a motivated professional with a knack for problem-solving and connecting with people? We’re looking for a Collections Specialist to join our client’s dynamic team! This role is perfect for someone with hands-on experience in consumer collections and strong skip-tracing skills, ready to make a real impact by recovering past-due accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships. If you thrive in a results-driven environment, enjoy helping customers resolve accounts, and want to grow your career in collections, we want to hear from you!


    Why Work Here:



    • Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits – We value your expertise and reward your contributions.

    • Supportive, team-oriented environment – You’ll work with people who want to see you succeed.

    • Career growth & professional development – From ongoing training to advancement opportunities, we invest in your future.

    • Meaningful impact – Help customers get back on track while contributing to the company’s success.

    • Flexible, modern workplace – We strive for a healthy work-life balance with approachable leadership.


    Responsibilities of the Collections Specialist:



    • Manage a portfolio of past-due consumer accounts with professionalism and accuracy.

    • Conduct outbound collection calls and respond to inbound inquiries.

    • Use skip-tracing tools and creative problem-solving to locate hard-to-reach customers.

    • Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements in line with company policies.

    • Document all account activity thoroughly in the system.

    • Collaborate with team members and management to achieve collection goals.

    • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local collection laws.


    Preferred Qualifications for the Collections Specialist:



    • Proven experience in consumer collections (required).

    • Knowledge and practical experience with skip tracing methods (required).


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBakersfield, CA
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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    Skills

    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Past Due Accountsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched

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