Collections Agent

About the Team/Role Communicates in a clear, concise manner, orally and in writing, with customers to influence and negotiate to obtain immediate payment and resolve delinquent account balances. Manages & deescalates conflict when speaking to a customer. Ability to manage up to and including later stage delinquent and complex account situations, utilizing professional knowledge and experience to determine appropriate approaches to achieve resolution. Manages delinquencies from rolling to the next level. Applies industry knowledge, departmental policies and procedures, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to make appropriate collection decisions. Demonstrates the ability to apply consistency in work processes. Proficient use of multiple systems. Executes & exhausts all skip tracing resources to reach a decision maker. Appropriately applies all collection tools & payment options to resolve delinquency and minimize bad debt. Appropriate documentation of accounts and follow‑up. Self motivated, dependable and able to work productively in a dynamic, high energy, rapidly changing environment. Competitive, persistent & assertive. Engages in peer collaboration as it relates to sharing/ implementing collection best practices. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required. How you'll make an impact Inbound/ Outbound Collection calls Work emails in a shared group inbox Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with customers to negotiate and obtain immediate payment and resolve delinquent account balances. Engage in on-going education with customers on terms and conditions and alternative payment methods. Ability to manage multiple portfolios and risk levels. Utilize judgment and experience to make decisions that effectively balance risk, quality, productivity, corporate objectives and customer retention. Apply industry knowledge, departmental policies and procedures, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to make appropriate collection decisions. Proficient use of multiple systems and collections tools to be able to reach a decision maker in the collections process. Self-motivated, dependable and able to work productively in a dynamic, high energy, rapidly changing environment. Perform skip tracing on required accounts using multiple systems/tools Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as required. Experience you'll bring Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish (Required) High School Diploma with 1-2 years of experience in a related field At least one year of transportation industry customer support experience. Basic accounting and Skip Tracing knowledge Analytical skills Sound decision making/judgment Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer and company information Organized/Time Management ability Ability to be productive while maintaining quality Results‑Oriented Self‑motivated Effective oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of Google Sheets Working knowledge of FDCPA and any other applicable Federal laws Basic accounting knowledge Analytical skills Sound decision making/judgment Flexible/Adaptable to change Detail Oriented Proficient computer skills including Office and/or Google suite products. Familiarity with AI and an eagerness to learn more. Must pass a successful background investigation Compensation and Benefits The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well‑being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section. Pay Range: $18.30 - $20.60 WEX is a global commerce platform that helps businesses solve for operational complexities like employee benefits, managing and mobilizing fleets, and streamlining payments. With over 6,500 employees, we work with large and small companies in more than 200 countries and territories, and can tailor our services to meet the unique needs of their businesses. We hire people who share our passion for continuous innovation and client service that is unparalleled in the industry. Offering comprehensive and market competitive benefits, our offerings are designed to support your personal and professional well‑being. WEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status. WEX promotes a drug‑free workplace. Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. 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