COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT

CREDIT UNION OF ATLANTA•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain and follow-up with member issues, provide excellent service and support different functions related to Collection Department. To protect the assets of the Credit Union and the credit reputation of the member, when possible.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Collection experience
Accounting experience preferred
Computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel
Organization and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience

Responsibilities

Provide excellent Member service.
E-Oscar updates
Establish/maintain interdepartmental relationships to ensure proper account maintenance/resolution
Perform daily monitoring and collection of negative accounts and loans, from first date of delinquency through charge off while updating/maintaining all necessary monitoring systems, including Overdraft Privilege.
Generate letters daily as required for the department.
File Lawsuits and maintain follow updates and assignment.
Resolve any collateral or any other insurance issues.
Contact delinquent members by telephone or mail, to discuss their accounts
Update and log activity on accounts through delinquent loan recovery system
Track the Credit Union in any court actions instituted by the Credit Union attorneys on delinquent loans, as directed
Follow up on insurance, collateral and GAP and apply them accordingly.
File bankruptcy claims and follow -up with attorneys on legal action
Develop a clear understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, By-laws, and operational procedures
Track Deferment, restructure and Modifications and follow up on required documents
Report to collection manager any issues and/or concerns about member dissatisfaction.
Process insurance claims and payments as needed.
Process payments from bankruptcy trustees and from Collections vendor
Maintain accurate records of all required logs/reports
Properly protect member information and fully abide by all governing rules/regulations
All other duties as assigned by Manager