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Collections Specialist

CFS
  • Elk Griove Village, Illinois
  • $55,000–$65,000 Per Year
6 days ago
CFS

Job Description




Collections Specialist



$55,000 to $65,000 per year plus discretionary bonus


Hybrid Work Schedule



Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Competitive compensation package with annual bonus opportunity.

  • Stable organization with an immediate hiring need and strong team environment.

  • Focus on commercial and secured collections rather than unsecured consumer debt.

  • Opportunity to work directly with business owners, fleet operators, and Accounts Payable teams.

  • Exposure to asset recovery and repossession processes, expanding your collections expertise.

  • High-impact role where your efforts directly influence portfolio performance.

  • Diverse customer interactions across commercial transportation and equipment industries.

  • Ability to leverage and strengthen negotiation, recovery, and payment resolution skills.

  • Fast hiring process with the opportunity to start quickly.

  • Strong fit for experienced collectors looking for greater responsibility in collateral-based collections.


Key Responsibilities for the Collections Specialist:



  • Manage commercial and secured collections activities through high-volume outbound calling.

  • Contact business owners, owner-operators, and Accounts Payable departments to secure payments and remittances.

  • Negotiate payment arrangements and resolve delinquent accounts.

  • Monitor and collect on accounts tied to recoverable physical assets.

  • Partner with the repossession team on accounts requiring asset recovery actions.

  • Maintain accurate account documentation and collection activity records.


Qualifications for the Collections Specialist:



  • 3+ years of collections experience in a high-volume environment.

  • Commercial/B2B collections experience preferred.

  • Auto finance, transportation, equipment finance, or secured collateral collections experience considered.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.



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Numbers & Facts

LocationElk Griove Village, Illinois
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$55,000–$65,000 Per Year
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

  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
  • Call Volumeunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Past Due Accountsunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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