Collections Specialist

Security Finance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a branch support specialist to assist daily operations and perform collection activities for delinquent accounts in Columbus, OH. The role includes handling payments, posting to accounts, and ensuring accurate cash handling and deposits.

Responsibilities also cover customer and dealer service, skip tracing, and supporting insurance claims and records. Evening and Saturday hours may be required; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must have valid state driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Computer literate with strong written and verbal communication.
• Heavy use of office equipment and telephone.
• Must communicate clearly and maintain professional conduct.
• Background check for job-related convictions only.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer and dealer service.
• Performs collection activities on delinquent accounts.
• Performs skip tracking and other locate activities.
• Assist in repossession management.
• Assist in completing and maintaining insurance claims, filing, and record-keeping systems.
• Performs welcome calls.
• Receives loan payments, posts payments, and maintains cash drawer accuracy.
• Follows up on personal loan applications and renewals in applicable states.
• Closes approved personal loans in applicable states.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Telephone etiquette

Cash handling

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Copier

Printer

Job description

Supports the manager in the daily operations of the branch office. Performs branch collection activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent customer and dealer service
• Performs collection activities on delinquent accounts
• Performs Skip Tracking and other locate activities
• Assist in Repossession Management
• Assists in completing and maintaining insurance claims, filing, and record-keeping systems
• Performs welcome calls
• Acts as back up to Administrative Assistant to receive loan payments, post payments to customer accounts, maintain cash drawer accuracy and security, prepare and submit office bank deposits and checkbook transactions, funds loans, verification of insurance and employment
• Solicits, prepares, and processes personal loan applications and renewals, in applicable states
• Closes approved personal loans, in applicable states
• Prompt and regular attendance is required

Requirements:

• Maintain valid state driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation to use for work
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays
• Computer literate
• Strong communication skills

• This is an office position that consistently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• This position frequently operates a standard telephone.

• This position occasionally performs outside work requiring driving, walking on uneven ground, climbing small stairs.

• Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

• High school diploma or equivalent

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be evaluated and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.