Collection Agent Career

*A job as a Collection Agent falls under the broader career category of Bill and Account Collectors. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Bill and Account Collectors : 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.


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Bill and Account Collector Career

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Required Education



High School Diploma usually needed for this career