Collections Clerk

Collections Clerk

POSITION TITLE: Collections Clerk

LOCATION: District Attorney's Office, McClain County Courthouse

STATUS: Full-Time

CLOSING: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $30,000 to $32,000

BENEFITS:

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday *
• Primary hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health insurance coverage
• Variety of insurance plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave earned monthly
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity compensation after 2 years of service

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collection calls and/or correspondence in a goal-oriented collections department
• Answer telephones
• Provide Customer Service regarding collection issues
• Receiving and processing payments
• Screen and prepare files for approval to file and/or decline charges by Assistant District Attorney
• Maintain customer files
• Negotiate payment schedules
• Prepare Restitution Agreements
• Communicate and follow up effectively
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties as necessary
• Light mail duties

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Self-Motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of collection procedures
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Dependable and reliable
• Knowledge of current office technologies including but not limited to Teams, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Experience preferred but not necessary
• High school graduate or greater

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS:

• Will you consent to a criminal background check?

Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no-retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.