Collections Specialist (Account Servicing Specialist I)

Overview Account Servicing Specialist is primarily responsible for the assessment of past due accounts and contacting customers to attempt resolution according to company policy. This level allows the handing of more complex account questions directed from the customer service team and other representatives. Responsibilities Performs outbound calls on past due customer accounts in efforts to resolve delinquency. Recognizes delinquent, or potentially delinquent, accounts and assumes responsibility for attempting account resolutions. Research delinquent accounts to determine best course of resolution actions. Processes over the phone payments, including credit card transactions. Provides relief options to customers encountering hardships in accordance with company policies and practices. Utilize company resources to achieve one-call resolutions. Proficiently relay information to customers relating to interest, statements, and other account questions. Assists with overflow calls including (but not limited to) disputes, recovery, first pay, and bankruptcy calls. Assists with in-office and administrative tasks as needed. Other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in business, finance, communication, marketing or related field OR relevant applicable experience. Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Internet, email. Professional phone presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong persuasion and negotiation skills. Able to handle stressful conversations with tact and diplomacy to yield the desired results. Strong typing skills. Strong attention to detail. Two evening shifts per week, 12pm-9pm CST and 10am-7pm CST and one Saturday shift every 5 weeks. #J-18808-Ljbffr