Bill and Account Collectors

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Work to get payments from people who have overdue bills.

Bill and Account Collectors help people find ways to pay their bills. They may negotiate repayment plans. They often have to track down people who have moved. They may need to take action (like beginning repossession proceedings) if a customer fails to pay their bills.

Wages	$21.82 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Poor
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Banking and Financial Support Services
On the Job	Work Activities Maintain financial or account records. Maintain medical records. Provide information to coworkers. Negotiate financial arrangements. Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information. Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants. File documents or records. Monitor financial information. Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons. Provide notifications to customers or patrons.
Career Pathways	Banking Services
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