Collections Representative handling utility receivables for the Region of Peel. Addressing customer inquiries and resolving collections issues through various communication channels.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Supervisor, Utility Receivables, the Representative – Utility Receivables is responsible to address and resolve collections issues for water and wastewater customer accounts that are in arrears
Engage with utility customers using the Five9 softphone system to effectively address and resolve customer inquiries
Investigate and review account issues, providing timely responses to customer inquiries and resolving problems related to overdue water and wastewater accounts through various communication channels such as telephone, email
Generate, review, validate pre-tax letters for mailing to customers with accounts in arrears
Review and process account adjustments on the billing system (CCBCS) to facilitate the collections process
Prepare Certificate of Arrears as requested by lawyers’ offices to validate the account status
Evaluate and respond to customer requests for payment arrangements by assessing and determining account eligibility
Identify, research, and resolve account discrepancies in collaboration with the team lead and/or the supervisor for solutions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to process account adjustments, including refunds, payment transfers and other related tasks
Ensure timely follow-up on customer inquiries regarding delinquent account issues while adhering to Regional policies, by-laws and procedures
Demonstrate excellence in customer service, while managing difficult customer interactions
Perform any other duties as assigned
Requirements
Post-secondary education, complemented with minimum 2 years relevant work experience
Exhibit exceptional customer service skills with a strong focus on enhancing the customer experience
Demonstrated ability to handle complex customer situations with professionalism and tact
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interactions with both internal and external customers and other departments within the Region of Peel
Effective time management and the ability to work independently and within specified deadlines
Ability to prioritize and to multi-task effectively while maintaining high quality work
Strong analytical and mathematical skills to support effective decision making and problem-solving
Adaptable to working with the latest office technologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word
Experience with Customer Care and Billing (CCBCS) would be considered an asset
A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
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