The Collections Officer plans, organizes and coordinates collecting funds from individuals in debt to the County and using independent judgment, initiative and discretion is responsible for pursuing payment of these financial obligations.Collections professionals, such as collection specialists or collection agents, are responsible for resolving overdue bills and collecting payments from individuals or businesses that owe money. These professionals help to preserve cash flow, by ensuring that debts or loans are paid on time.Collection agents work with various clients, often businesses, to resolve payment issues between them and debtors. To perform duties like negotiating payouts, filing electronic records with credit bureaus and liaising between parties, these professionals develop specific skills.