Collection Executive

The collection process for accounts receivable is a structured approach a business uses to recover overdue payments from customers. The process typically balances maintaining customer relationships with ensuring a healthy cash flow for the business. 

The general stages of the collection process are:

• Initial Contact/Reminder (Days 1-30 Past Due): The process often begins with friendly, automated reminders (email, SMS, or mail) sent shortly before or just after an invoice becomes due. The goal is to politely notify the customer in case of an oversight and ensure there are no disputes regarding the invoice.

• Follow-ups and Negotiation (Days 30-90+ Past Due): If initial reminders fail, communications become more persistent and direct, often involving phone calls from a collections team member. During this stage, the agent will verify the past due amount, understand the reason for non-payment, and attempt to negotiate a payment arrangement, such as an installment plan or an extension. The customer's credit limit may be adjusted, and the account is often placed on credit hold.

• Escalation and Third-Party Involvement (Days 60-90+ Past Due): If in-house efforts, negotiations, and internal follow-ups are unsuccessful, the account may be escalated. This could involve sending a formal "final demand" letter or transferring the debt to a third-party debt collection agency. The agency then takes over the collection efforts, which may involve more aggressive strategies, adhering to regulatory guidelines like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in the US.

• Legal Action (Last Resort): As a final measure, the business or collection agency may initiate legal action to obtain a court judgment for the debt. A favorable judgment could lead to wage garnishment, bank account levies, or liens on assets to recover the outstanding balance.

• Write-off/Resolution: The process concludes when the debt is either fully settled, a settlement amount is agreed upon, or the business determines the debt is uncollectible and writes it off as bad debt. 

Throughout the process, all communications are meticulously documented, and accounts receivable aging reports are used to prioritize efforts based on how long a debt has been overdue. 

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• It is a Full Time Sales / Business Development job for candidates with 6 months - 3 years of experience.