Collections Dana

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Adecco - Whiteville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Whiteville, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Collections Agent position at Adecco involves managing delinquent accounts in a professional manner while adhering to standardized collections procedures. The role requires effective communication and negotiation skills to assist clients in resolving their debts. The ideal candidate should be organized, flexible, and capable of multitasking, with a focus on meeting performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Meet performance expectations for collection efforts for assigned accounts based upon individual goals and objectives, e.g., a minimum calls per day, contact percentage, promises/calls ratio, promises kept.
• Place or receive calls in priority order as established by management.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with clients to cure delinquency, evaluating ability and willingness to pay.
• Navigate and interpret various screens and relay information to clients accurately and professionally.
• Determine cause of delinquency and best course of action to assist delinquent customer.
• Document all collection efforts for each assigned account in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate collection efforts to branch lenders on assigned accounts in accordance with established standards, if applicable.
• Order updated credit bureau report or initiate skip tracing process in accordance with established standards.
• Review files from Loan Services in accordance with established standards, if applicable.
• Initiate deferrals on accounts based upon written policy guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with collections supervisor on status of problem accounts in accordance with established standards.
• Ensure that all delinquent accounts and assigned queues have been thoroughly worked according to standardized collection procedures.
• Ensure that appropriate letters are sent to debtors.
• Process customers’ payments through electronic draft, if applicable.
• Process account maintenance transactions according to established guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Good time management/organizational skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay