Trans Lease, Inc.
A Collections Specialist in the transportation leasing industry is responsible for managing and recovering lease and rental payments for assets like trucks, trailers, containers, or fleet vehicles, while preserving customer relationships and protecting the lessor’s assets.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
Employee Car Discount Program
Core Responsibilities
Accounts receivable management:
Monitor aging reports, follow up on past-due invoices, and resolve billing disputes.
Customer outreach:
Contact customers (carriers, logistics firms, owner-operators) via phone/email to secure payments and negotiate payment plans.
Contract enforcement:
Interpret lease agreements, payment terms, late fees, and default clauses.
Risk mitigation:
Identify high-risk accounts early and elevate to management, legal, 3rd Party Collections, or asset recovery teams when needed.
Asset protection:
Coordinate with the Asset Recovery Coordinator regarding repossession or return of equipment in cases of default.
Documentation & compliance:
Maintain accurate records, comply with FDCPA (where applicable), UCC, and internal policies.
Industry-Specific Knowledge
Transportation cycles:
Understand seasonality and how market swings affect cash flow and customer’s ability to make payments.
Equipment value & utilization:
Awareness of asset condition, mileage/usage, and resale implications, where applicable.
Multi-jurisdiction considerations:
Leases and recoveries may span states or countries.
Key Skills
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Analytical skills (aging analysis, dispute resolution, payoff calculation).
Contract literacy.
Professional firmness with customer empathy.
Typical Metrics
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Cure rates on delinquent accounts.
Recovery percentages.
Dispute resolution time.
Reduction of past due balance percentage.
Required Education, and Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s or associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related business or communication areas.
Minimum of 5 years’ collections experience, preferably in leasing and transportation.
Strong knowledge of debt collections laws and regulations, including the FDCPA.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer skills including CRM, ERP systems (Power BI, Sales Force, Excel, Google).
Any and all other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Details
Reports To: Operations Manager
Shift: 1st
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
Employee Car Discount Program
Core Responsibilities
Accounts receivable management:
Monitor aging reports, follow up on past-due invoices, and resolve billing disputes.
Customer outreach:
Contact customers (carriers, logistics firms, owner-operators) via phone/email to secure payments and negotiate payment plans.
Contract enforcement:
Interpret lease agreements, payment terms, late fees, and default clauses.
Risk mitigation:
Identify high-risk accounts early and elevate to management, legal, 3rd Party Collections, or asset recovery teams when needed.
Asset protection:
Coordinate with the Asset Recovery Coordinator regarding repossession or return of equipment in cases of default.
Documentation & compliance:
Maintain accurate records, comply with FDCPA (where applicable), UCC, and internal policies.
Industry-Specific Knowledge
Transportation cycles:
Understand seasonality and how market swings affect cash flow and customer’s ability to make payments.
Equipment value & utilization:
Awareness of asset condition, mileage/usage, and resale implications, where applicable.
Multi-jurisdiction considerations:
Leases and recoveries may span states or countries.
Key Skills
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Analytical skills (aging analysis, dispute resolution, payoff calculation).
Contract literacy.
Professional firmness with customer empathy.
Typical Metrics
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Cure rates on delinquent accounts.
Recovery percentages.
Dispute resolution time.
Reduction of past due balance percentage.
Required Education, and Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s or associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related business or communication areas.
Minimum of 5 years’ collections experience, preferably in leasing and transportation.
Strong knowledge of debt collections laws and regulations, including the FDCPA.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Computer skills including CRM, ERP systems (Power BI, Sales Force, Excel, Google).
Any and all other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Details
Reports To: Operations Manager
Shift: 1st
Closing Date: Open until filled.
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