Collections Representative

Accounts Collection Specialist

This position is primarily responsible for collecting delinquent accounts, preparing and compiling documentation, preparing concise correspondence, records and reports, determining appropriate collection strategies for the assigned level portfolio and upon discretion instituting legal action.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collects delinquent accounts by locating past due borrowers, distributing demand letters, contacting borrowers to establish payment procedures, utilizing effective human relation skills to obtain payments, notifying borrowers of their rights and amounts due, monitoring to ensure the borrower's commitment to pay and obtaining payments while presenting a positive image of the Bank.
• Prepares and compiles documentation on all collection actions taken such as telephone conversations, alternative financial arrangements, letters mailed, conversations with borrowers and correspondence with loan officers by telephone or letter.
• Documents collection actions and prepares lists of past due loans to ensure adherence with due diligence accurately and timely.
• Prepares concise correspondence, records and reports by establishing and maintaining delinquent accounts records, updating files, documenting payments received, reviewing records and transactions, resolving misapplied payments and researching transactions.
• Resolves problems, follows up to minimize delinquent accounts and ensures compliance with Bank guidelines and established laws.
• Institutes legal action if instructed by preparing required paperwork, filing complaints with District Justice and referring automobile accounts to the Asset Recovery Officer while complying with policies, procedures and regulations to recover Bank assets.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
• All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by the Bank's risk management program.
• The Bank is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Education: High School or GED Minimum Years Experience: 2 Special Skills:

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software
• MS Word - Basic Level
• MS Excel - Intermediate Level
• MS PowerPoint - Basic Level
• Knowledge of laws that relate to foreclosure, repossession and fair debt.