Collections Specialist

Adecco is currently assisting a local client in their search to fill a Collections Specialist position .Type: 40hrs/wk. ContractStart Date: ASAPLocation: Whiteville, NCPay: $15/hrLength: Twelve (12) months with possibility of extensionShift: Must have flexibility with schedule as office is open Mon - Sun 8a -9pResponsibilities for this Collections Specialist position include but are not limited to:

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, which may include using action and reaction codes, rescheduling feature, scratch pad entries, etc. in the collection system.

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.

Qualifications for this Collections Specialist position:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Excellent communication skills

Good decision making and problem-solving skills

Ability to use MS Office Suite

Ability to work in a team environment

Customer service, collections, or sales experience required

Bilingual a plus

Pay Details: $15.00 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.