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Collections Representative 1

Ascent Services Group San Ramon, CA Contractor
$0.00 - $21.00 / hour
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Banking Collections Representative
6+ month contract to start
San Ramon, CA
$20/hr


Summary: Bank of the West is seeking a Collections Representative to perform various collection duties on consumer or mortgage accounts in various stages of risk or performance to effectively reduce delinquency, losses and increase recoveries. A typical Collections Representative may also be responsible for the stocking of recovered or returned collateral, preparing documentation, processing proceeds of sales, and assisting customer with redemptions or reinstatements.
Responsibilities:
  • Communicates with various auctions, repossession companies to optimize recovery pro.
  • Responsible for the stocking of recovered or returned collateral.
  • Processes sales proceeds and prepares sales packages.
  • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
  • Take all necessary actions to collect payments or charge-off recoveries via predictive dialer or by manual inbound/outbound calls.
  • May initiate and prepare files for repossession, charge-off, NOD and skip trace.
  • Uses various collection systems to update customers accounts and to send correspondence. *Ensure recovered/returned collateral is logged into inventory system.
  • Obtains collateral values through available sources.
  • Identifies and handles problem title situations.
  • Processes sales proceeds and prepares sales packages.
  • Produces all inventory reports.
  • Communicates with various auctions, repossession companies, motor vehicle offices throughout the United States and other departments within Consumer Credit Division.
  • Provides back up for transportation of recovered/returned collateral.
  • Knows, understands, and adheres to Fair Debt Collections Practice Act, Collection Laws, and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
  • Communicates with customers regarding reinstatements, redemptions, and any disputes.
  • Other job duties may include the following: Understands and adheres to Client (Client), FHA (HUD), Veterans Administration (VA), and all private mortgage insurers (PMI) rules and guidelines.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate's degree in accounting or related financial discipline preferred.
  • 0-2 years financial and/or accounting experience required.
  • Ability to assess customers financial situation for possible referral for loss mitigation.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
  • Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting.
  • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related software.



 

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