Collections Technician - G115 Finance

Collections Technician - G115 Finance

Salary

$17.05 Hourly

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000634

Department

Finance

Division

Revenue-Occupation Tax

Opening Date

11/13/2026

Closing Date

12/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position performs technical duties in support of the collections activities of the department.

• Performs delinquent account collection functions to recover revenue owed to the government; notifies customers by mail, e-mail, or telephone to secure payment for amounts due; contacts insurance companies for payment of ambulance fees if needed.
• Collects, records, and maintains data necessary for the collection of revenue owed to the city to include fees, taxes, and receivables.
• Research customers to obtain correct and/or current information for collection purposes.
• Prepares necessary documentation including liens against properties for lot clearings and demolitions.
• Negotiates payment arrangements by telephone or in person; records information for future reference; responds to requests for information from the public by mail or telephone.
• Receives and analyzes all correspondence regarding monies owed; processes and records new insurance information, paperwork from Bankruptcy Court, and requests from attorneys for information.
• Posts monies to appropriate accounts.
• Prepares, prints and mails daily ambulance bills to customers and insurance claims to the correct company.
• Track and collect payments, including setting up payment plans for outstanding bills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the collection of taxes and other revenues.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of real estate proceedings for property liens.
• Knowledge of insurance forms and filing procedures.
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations.
• Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of codes like ICD-10.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects.

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

What financial computer software programs are you skilled in utilizing?

03

Please list any work experience you have in gathering and analyzing complex data.

04

Please list and explain any work experience you have in utilizing financial computer software programs.

05

How many years of work experience do you have with Medical Billing and Collections?

• None
• 1-2 Years Experience
• 2-4 Years Experience
• 5 Years or More Experience

06

Please list an explain any work experience you have with the knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding collections.

07

Please list and explain any work experience you have with insurance forms and filing procedures including HIPPA regulations.

08

Please list and explain any work experience you have with accounting and account reconcilliation.

09

Please list and explain any work experience you have with real estate preceding for property liens.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR