Bankruptcy Specialist I

Bankruptcy Specialist I

Join the Keesler Federal Credit Union team! Keesler Federal Credit Union team members enjoy competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Section 125 FlexibleSpending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% match on the first 5% contributed by you
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Competitive Scholarships
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

We currently do not sponsor work related visas.

Department: Collections

Reports to: Collections Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade 9

Summary: Responsible for managing accounts in the bankruptcy process to minimize losses, control legal expense and preserve the Credit Union's interests. Performs all duties in accordance with the Credit Union's guidelines, applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Functions:

• Codes all Bankruptcy accounts with the appropriate Bankruptcy Warnings.
• Ensures correct credit reporting to all applicable bureaus in accordance with all regulations.
• Audits all documents associated with the Bankruptcy, including but not limited to: Motion for Relief, Agreed Orders, Proof of Claims, Cram Downs and Notice of Defaults.
• Processes all trustee checks on bankrupt accounts received into Collections Department.
• Recommends Bankruptcy accounts to Collections Management for charge off.
• Responsible to answers all credit disputes related to Bankruptcy.
• Perform analysis of the debt and case to determine if any action is needed.
• File maintains accounts when discharged from Bankruptcy.
• Assist with payments on reaffirmed accounts.
• Initiates any objections via counsel with regards to bankruptcy plan.
• File signed reaffirmation agreements with courts electronically.
• Handle all bankruptcy related correspondence, phone calls, emails and tasks promptly to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for recommending vehicles for repossession that are surrendered in Bankruptcy.
• Monitors Chapter 13 payments reschedule accounts and apply disbursements accordingly.
• Responsible for follow up on all accounts on a monthly basis for proper disbursement of payments from bankruptcy trustee.
• Monitors all Bankruptcy Queues for appropriate course of action.
• Responsible for collection of reaffirmed debts still coded as Bankruptcy.
• Follows procedures for account reconciliation relating to account regaling.
• Stops statements and delinquent notices on bankrupt accounts.
• Responsible for compliance with all Federal regulations including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attends bankruptcy court as needed.
• Keeps up to date on current Bankruptcy and Collection Laws.
• If demand presents, may be required to assist with Collection calls.
• Performs other duties as required by management.

Knowledge & Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A high school education or GED.

Experience and Other Requirements:

• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• One year to three years of similar or related experience.
• Must have a basic working knowledge of bankruptcy laws in order to handle calls.
• Must be able to work well under stress and be able to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to handle member problems in a professional manner.
• Must possess an outgoing personality with a helpful attitude and a well-developed telephone service technique aimed at exceptional member service.
• Must maintain confidentiality and dependability at all times.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.

Computer Skills:

• Extensive use of personal PC required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as use of internet and e-mail.

Interpersonal Skills:

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Problem Solving:

Specific, distinct departmental or functional policies, criteria, and goals guide independent judgment and decision making. The job is doing its thinking within the policies and goals for a specific department, branch or operating entity. There is significant discretion available in the job requiring interpretation of specific policies, laws, and theories. Makes daily operational decisions, but requires concurrence on out of budget or other issues affecting strategic direction.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Bankruptcy Basic Concepts, 1st Edition A1006BM 40 Minutes
• Bankruptcy Do's and Don'ts 1st Edition A1006FM 45 Minutes; CUNA Exam A1006F
• Bankruptcy Documents 1st Edition A1006CM 35 Minutes; CUNA Exam A1006C

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or grasp; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to kneel, crouch, or stoop. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extensive use of desktop computer and telephone is required. The noise level is that of a normal office environment.

Declaration:

The human resources department retains the sole rights and discretion to make changes to this job description.

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