Collection Specialist
225 Commerce Place Greensboro, NC 27401 US
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Reviews status of delinquent accounts and initiates collection action by contacting accounts
- Makes outgoing phone calls to make arrangements with consumers for debt to be paid in full or negotiate payment term when applicable
- Takes incoming calls and work on the account as needed, same as outgoing accounts
- Follows up on broken promises
- Contacts attorneys, insurance companies and loan officers (when appropriate) to facilitate liquidation of assets
- Uses Ontario/Artiva system to key in “Action Codes” to denote specific actions taken on each account
- Performs file maintenance on consumer accounts when necessary and/or as possible
- Takes incoming calls and route to other inter-company departments as conditions apply
- Meets defined quotas monthly
- Counsels consumers as to the effect accounts will have on their credit report and products available to them to clear debts
- Observes State and Federal laws
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Basic understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) will be helpful
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
- Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
- Basic office mathematical skills required
Certificates and Licenses:
- Acceptable score on FDCPA test after initial training
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Certification (Examination may be taken up to three times)
Submit your application or resume online, or in person at 3402H W. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, to be considered for this position. For more information, call or text our office at 336-510-7700.