Collections Specialist - Dallas, TX
Location: Farmers Branch, Texas
Description: ACCOUNT TECHNOLOGY is at the momment seeking for Collections Specialist - Dallas, TX right now, this position will be assigned in Texas. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Account Control Technology, Inc. (ACT) is a nationwide firm providing specialized debt management and collection solutions. Since its incept! ion in 1990, ACT has relied on the highest standards in staffing and technology in order to offer the most innovative and comprehensive solutions for our clients. Today, ACT is an award-winning business leveraging an expanding workforce in five U.S. locations: Canoga Park, California, Bakersfield, California, San Angelo, Texas, Mason, Ohio and our newest location, Dallas, Texas.
Job Description
If you are personable and motivated individual with an interest in beginning a career in debt collection, Account Control Technology has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for a Collections Call Center Representative to negotiate and set up payment plans with individuals who have outstanding bills. You will make outbound calls, examine each borrower’s financial situation and work with them to establish a payment solution that is fair and acceptable to all involved parties. This is a full-time entry-level position and we will provide you with comprehensive! training to prepare you for your role. We offer flexibility i! n scheduling and hours will vary by department, but you will be required to work one late shift per week as well as two Saturdays per month.
Collections Specialist - Debt Collector
Job Responsibilities
As a Collections Specialist, you will negotiate with borrowers to arrange for the payment of defaulted or delinquent debts on behalf of a wide variety of different clients. This may involve skip tracing in order to establishing contact with borrowers, then either working out a payment plan or escalating the account to our legal department.
Your specific duties as a Collections Specialist will include:
- Contacting borrowers on the telephone (approximately 7.5 hours per day) to collect past due accounts
- Negotiating payment arrangements with the objective of obtaining payment in full
- Documenting borrower files
- Reviewing accounts for legal qualifications
- Working with borrower to reach a vol! untary payment arrangement
- Verifying personal contact data such as home address, telephone number and place of employment
- Preparing the account for the attorney to initiate legal action if no voluntary payment arrangement has been reached and there is no signed repayment agreement
- Skip tracing to determine residence and or place of employment
- Following all federal, state and local laws
- Evaluating and assessing borrower’s credit and financial situation
- Meeting monthly performance expectations
- Performing other duties as requested, directed or assigned
Job Requirements
As a Collections Specialist, you must be highly motivated, competitive and focused as well as being driven to earn. You must also be energetic, assertive, charismatic and able to easily handle rejection. It is also important that you display excellent verbal and written communication a! nd interpersonal skills as well as strong negotiation skills.
! Specific qualifications for the Collections Specialist position include:
- High school diploma OR GED; some college a plus , particularly a Finance or Business major
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Understanding of legal system
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills, MS Office, preferred
- Not in default on student loans
- Willingness to submit to background and drug screen
- Office experience, preferred
- Customer service or sales background, a plus
Benefits
As a Collections Specialist with Account Control Technology, you will be part of a stable yet growing organization that has been in business for 22 years. We offer a professional and supportive work environment and we are committed to working as a team toward common goals. In order to prepare you for your role, we will provide you with a two-week training prog! ram with dedicated training staff in a classroom setting. You will also receive ongoing training to ensure your continued success with us. We prefer to promote from within, so you will also find plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. Your hard work and professional dedication will be rewarded with a highly competitive compensation package, including unlimited bonus potential â€" the more you collect, the more you earn!
Your benefits as a Collections Specialist will include:
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- AFLAC
- Paid vacation
- 10 paid holidays per year
Apply online at http://careers.accountcontrol.com/careers/
Account Control Technology is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer. Candidates are considered for employment with ACT without regard to their race, col! or, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability,! sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to ACCOUNT TECHNOLOGY.
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This position will be opened on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:59:18 GMT
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