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Bill and Account Collectors

Also known as: Account Receivable Associate, Account Representative, Account Service Representative, Accounts Collector, Accounts Receivable Specialist (AR Specialist), Bad Credit Collector, Car Repossessor, Chaser, Claims Collector, Collection Agent

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection; and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School2%
High School Diploma48%
Some College1%
Post-Secondary Certificate27%
Bachelor's Degree21%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None3%
Up to 1 month4%
1-3 months2%
3-6 months1%
6 months - 1 year43%
1-2 years19%
2-4 years28%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month22%
1-3 months61%
3-6 months1%
6 months - 1 year13%
1-2 years2%

How AI Impacts Each Task

15 tasks analyzed

Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.

Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems.

Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.

Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityAttention to DetailDependabilityIndependenceCooperationAnalytical ThinkingInitiativePersistenceSelf ControlStress ToleranceAchievement/EffortInnovation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$46,040

per year

Mean Wage

$48,370

per year

Employment

165K

workers

Wage Range

$33,960 - $65,830

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$33,960Median: $46,040$65,830
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