Collections Specialist
Full-Time | Remote
Open to applicants in Costa Rica, Argentina and Mexico
About The Sociable Society (TSS)
At The Sociable Society, we connect social media personalities with world-renowned brands to create direct consumer marketing campaigns that target niche audiences. We take a personal, human-first approach to ensure our innovative Brand and Influencer partnerships result in creative campaigns that captivate and enrich audiences, every time.
We are forward-thinking, digitally-minded entrepreneurs and we bring this attitude to our work environment and work ethic. We are looking for a team member who will contribute to our creative, entrepreneurial mentality. We offer flexibility in your work, and the opportunity to grow with us as a company.
About the role
The Collections Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day collections process and ensuring timely payment of outstanding customer invoices. This role serves as a key point of contact between our clients and internal teams, maintaining professional communication, tracking payment commitments, documenting collection activities, and helping drive successful payment outcomes.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and an exceptional communicator who can manage a large volume of customer interactions while maintaining positive client relationships. This individual must be comfortable balancing persistence with professionalism and possess the ability to navigate payment conversations with confidence and tact.
Key Responsibilities
Collections Management
- Monitor outstanding customer invoices and prioritize collection efforts based on aging and payment history.
- Conduct consistent and professional follow-up with customers regarding past-due invoices.
- Maintain a structured collection cadence to maximize payment recovery while preserving positive client relationships.
- Obtain payment updates, expected payment dates, and supporting information from customers.
- Escalate collection risks, payment delays, disputes, or concerns as appropriate.
Client Communication
- Communicate clearly and effectively through email and other communication channels.
- Build strong working relationships with clients while maintaining accountability for payment commitments.
- Handle sensitive payment conversations professionally and diplomatically.
- Follow up persistently without creating a negative customer experience.
Documentation & Organization
- Maintain detailed records of all collection efforts, customer communications, payment commitments, and follow-up activities.
- Ensure collection notes are accurate, complete, and entered timely into company systems.
- Track outstanding action items and follow-up dates across a large volume of invoices and customers.
- Maintain organized records that provide visibility into account status and collection progress.
Internal Collaboration
- Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding the status of outstanding invoices and collection efforts.
- Respond to inquiries regarding payment status, collection activity, and customer communication history.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, to resolve issues impacting collections.
- Escalate accounts requiring management attention or intervention.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Assist with weekly and monthly collections reporting.
- Monitor aging trends and identify accounts requiring additional attention.
- Help identify opportunities to improve collection processes and communication workflows.
- Support initiatives aimed at improving collection performance and reducing outstanding balances.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of collections, customer account management, customer service, or related experience.
- Previous experience working for a U.S.-based company.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong professional email communication experience.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging conversations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM/account management systems.
Preferred
- Experience in a high-volume collections environment.
- Experience working with agencies, media companies, marketing organizations, or service-based businesses.
- Experience managing large customer portfolios and complex customer relationships.
Success Metrics
- Collection effectiveness and reduction of overdue balances.
- Timeliness and consistency of customer follow-up.
- Accuracy and completeness of collection documentation.
- Quality of internal and external communication.
- Responsiveness to stakeholder inquiries.
- Ability to successfully manage a large volume of accounts and follow-up activities.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: VP of Finance, Operations & HR
Why Join TSS?
At TSS, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a talented global team in a dynamic and growing company.
We offer:
- A fully remote work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Exposure to a fast growing creator economy industry
- The ability to make a meaningful impact on company operations and success
Requires 3+ years in collections, customer account management, customer service, or related work; U.S.-based company experience; strong communication, organization, documentation, and high-volume workload management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- managing collections
- communicating payment
- documenting activities
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, CRM
Job Details
- Category: Finance and Accounting
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Costa Rica or Argentina or Mexico
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
About The Sociable Society
A digital marketing company connecting social media personalities with brands for direct consumer campaigns. — Industry: Marketing and Communications