Collections Administrative Associate

Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

Paid Holidays

Employee Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union is seeking a Collections Administrative Associate in Hattiesburg, MS. The role involves performing duties related to legal and compliance requirements, providing clerical assistance, and managing correspondence within the Collections Department. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience, demonstrating skills in customer service, organization, and problem-solving. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays. Competitive benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process all correspondence for collections department accurately.
• Analyze accounts to identify next steps.
• Maintain collection files following department procedures.
• Input data into collection system and generate reports.
• Supervise mailing of payment notices.

Skills

Customer/Member Service

Interpersonal/Team Player

Motivated/Works Independently

Analytical/Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Project Management Skills

Detail Oriented

Verbal/Written Skills

Microsoft Office

Prioritize/Multi-task

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Collections Administrative Associate

REPORTS TO: Collections Manager

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Assists in the performance of various duties in support of the legal and compliance requirements of Credit Solutions. Provide clerical assistance to the Collection Department. Answer phones, process correspondence, and maintain accurate files. Make recommendations on actions that should be taken if loan collateral is in jeopardy, reporting to the Collections Manager.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Administration

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Process all correspondence for collections department, ensuring accuracy of work. Create form letters, type labels, and provide general administrative support.
• Analyze accounts to identify next steps (i.e., account types, amount owed, credit score, collateral value, etc.)
• Maintain collection files according to department procedures.
• Input data into the credit union’s collection system and generate reports as requested.
• Supervise mailing of payment notices, ensuring that credit union errors are detected promptly and corrected.
• Provide members with a complete explanation of the loan’s status as requested.
• Prepare information needed or required by collection agency, and post receipts from collection agency.
• Correspond with attorneys regarding accounts that have been sent out for legal. Works with other staff members to maintain proper timing, action plans, and procedures for completing act letters, repo packets, and loan work outs, as well as preparing and completing correspondence, reports, payment processing, system file maintenance, and other documentation.
• Works with the Collections Administrative Specialist to ensure timely follow up to e‑Oscar and dispute processing, as well as appropriate legal follow up.
• Prepares, processes, and notates system expense invoices.
• Assists with processing of writs of execution and bankruptcy filings, following appropriate guidelines.
• Assists with processing Month End imports, data entry, and report compilation.
• Maintains appropriate CFPB compliant follow up specifically regarding applicable work out correspondence time frames.
• Assists in performing duties as liaison to outside counsel.
• Assists in handling of incoming collection calls on an overflow basis.
• Prepares materials and provides training on department objectives and functions.
• Is responsible for adhering to operational controls, including compliance with all required regulations and policies such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to ensure the safety and soundness of the Credit Union and its members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) plus a minimum of 3 years' experience required.

Experience, Skills and Other Requirements

• Customer/Member Service
• Interpersonal/Team Player
• Motivated/Works Independently
• Analytical/Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Verbal/Written Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Prioritize/Multi-task

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or grasp; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to kneel, crouch, or stoop. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move 10-20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is a typical administrative cube style seating, with climate control and appropriate lighting. Must be able to work with moderate noise from coworkers sitting in close proximity on the phones.

Employment Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Successfully passing a background investigation including credit check

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• 401K, With employee match and profit shares
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Education Assistance Program
• PTO (Paid time off) that begins accruing day one. (usable after 90 days)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

DECLARATION

This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Sunbelt FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.