Collections Specialist I

ORNL Federal Credit Union • Knoxville, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Collections Specialist I is responsible for collecting delinquent payments and providing member service regarding collection issues. Additional duties include performing various administrative tasks vital to the day-to-day function of the department.

Requirements

• Six months or more of experience processing transactions and delivering customer service in a banking or credit union environment is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required with the ability to effectively interact and make recommendations to all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and reasoning ability required
• Must possess excellent time management skills and be accustomed to working with deadlines
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a banking or credit union collections environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locates and advises members of delinquent loans, including student loans, by telephone and/or mail and requests payment.
• Services the needs of members who have placed inbound calls to the department.
• Assists the department with various administrative tasks and provides support with end of the month reporting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED