Customer Service Representative I

United Consumer Financial Services; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consumer Financial Services Company in Westlake, OH seeks a Customer Service Representative I to be the first contact for customers with overdue accounts. This role blends service excellence with debt recovery, aiming to meet collection targets while delivering positive customer experiences.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $16-$18 plus commissions. Schedule: Monday–Friday with a rotating Saturday.

Qualifications

• Local or willing to relocate to the Westlake, OH area.
• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of collection experience.
• 1 year of call center experience.
• Knowledge of billing and collections procedures.
• Pass Inbound Skills Assessment Test/Acceptable Keystrokes.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound calls from customers regarding account status, payments, and disputes.
• Provide accurate information about balances, due dates, and payment options.
• Identify delinquent accounts and initiate appropriate collection actions.
• Document all customer interactions in CRM systems.
• Schedule one-time or recurring payments via EFT or credit/debit cards.
• Resolve customer complaints with empathy and professionalism.
• Respect FDCPA requirements in collection conversations.
• Review voicemails and return calls within 24 hours or next business day.

Skills

Customer service

Debt collection

Call center

Billing knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AS400

Castle Dialer

CRM systems

Third-party payment platforms

Job description

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Customer Service Representative I is responsible for serving as the first point of contact for customers with overdue accounts. This role blends customer service excellence with debt recovery responsibilities, ensuring positive customer experiences while meeting collection targets.

Pay Range: $16-18/hr + commissions

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with a monthly Saturday rotation

Available Shift Times: 9-5PM, 11-7PM, 2-10PM

Level I

• Manage inbound calls from customers regarding account status, payments, and disputes.
• Provide accurate information about balances, due dates, and payment options.
• Identify delinquent accounts and initiate appropriate collection actions.
• Document all customer interactions in CRM systems.
• Schedule one-time or recurring payments via EFT or credit/debit cards.
• Resolve customer complaints with empathy and professionalism.
• Recognize specific scenarios to require specific collection questions answered in compliance with the FTCPA.
• Properly request all UCFS collection letters (including Attorney letters).
• Effectively follow all the current KPI’s to ensure calls are answered in a timely manner.
• Work together as a team to achieve departmental goals.
• Use the approved third-party companies to accept payments and other customer service – collection duties!
• Appropriately request RPC and Accurint reports.
• Effectively use all options available on the Collection and Inquiries system menus.
• Review voicemails and return calls to the customers within 24 hours or the next business day.
• Set up future promise to pay for delinquent accounts.
• Properly process specific customer requests through the flag for review reports.
• Perform additional assignments as required to assist in achieving Team and Company goals.

Level II

• Manage a higher volume of customer inquiries (KPI Based) without compromising quality of service.
• Cross-trained to support other departments and mentor new hires.
• Point of reference for new employees
• Monitor KPIs such as dollars collected per hour, wrap time, and contact rate.
• Must be extremely knowledgeable in the AS400. Castle Dialer, third-party payment platforms to assist the team.
• Ensure compliance with FDCPA and company policies.
• Provide strategic input to improve collection processes and customer satisfaction.
• Must be well-versed in the company's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistency in customer interactions.
• Manage escalated customer issues that require more expertise or authority to resolve.
• Return customer calls to resolve any concerns or complaints.
• Must have an in-depth understanding of the company's distributor verticals enabling them to provide detailed assistance and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be local or willing to relocate to the Westlake, OH area.
• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of collection experience.
• 1 year of call center experience.
• Knowledge of billing and collections procedures.
• Pass Inbound Skills Assessment Test/Acceptable Keystrokes.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.