Collections Specialist - Area
Republic Services
Manages delinquent accounts, contacts customers, processes payments, and resolves billing issues.
2 days ago ago
$18.92 - $28.38
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
What you would be doing
payment processing
account reconciliation
delinquent monitoring
write offs
customer communication
system documentation
- Researches customer inquiries related to billing concerns and misapplied payments, escalating more complex matters through the appropriate channels.
- Monitors the status of delinquent accounts, via the collector dashboard, taking care to see high priority tasks to completion.
- Engages management and/or sales when required or appropriate to expedite resolution of customer issues and/or outstanding receivables.
- Processes payments from delinquent customers and negotiate payment arrangements and/or settlements when necessary.
- Completes system assigned tasks within the designated timeframes.
- Initiates or processes write-offs, bad debt recoveries, and credit memos in accordance with defined procedures and levels of authority.
- Reconciles and applies customer payments posted on account.
- Responds timely to requests and questions from other Departments including Sales, Customer Service, Billing and Controllership.
- Following standard operating procedures, contacts customers via phone, fax, email or standard letter to bring accounts to a current status.
- Accurately and concisely documents actions taken on assigned accounts with the system application.
What you bring
collections
2 years
high school
ged
process knowledge
communication
- 2 years of collections or relevant experience required.
- High School diploma or GED
- Understands issues and problem accounts impacting the portfolio and communicate systemic or recurring items to avoid further delinquency.
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of collections transactions and processes.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Great Place to Work
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
- It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
- Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
- Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
- Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
- Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
- Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
- Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
- Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
- Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
- Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
- Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
- Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.
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